James Foley – Status: No Court case Initiated

James Foley, an American journalist, was kidnapped in Syria in 2012 and killed by ISIS in 2014, with his execution shown in a video titled “A Message to America.” His killer, “Jihadi John,” was later identified as Mohammed Emwazi and killed in a 2015 U.S. drone strike. Foley’s death underscored the dangers journalists face in war zones and led to global efforts to protect them, including the creation of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation.

James Foley’s last words/work: “I wish I had more time. I wish I could have the hope for freedom to see my family once again.”

Journalist Information:

Name: James Foley

Age: 40

Gender: Male

DOB: 18/10/1973

Nationality: American

Last company worked for: Global Post & AFP

Family: James is survived by his parents, Diane and John Foley, and his four siblings

Incident Information:

Date of incident – 19 August 2014

Location of the incident – Ar Raqqah, Syria

Offense victim of: Assassination

Weapons included – Beheaded

Suspect(s) Information:

Name: Mohammed Emwazi “Jihadi John”

Gender: Male

Proof of Targeting the Journalist: James Foley was deliberately targeted by ISIS as a political message to the U.S., evidenced by a threatening email to his family and a propaganda video linking his execution to American airstrikes.

Reason for Killing: James Foley was killed by ISIS as retaliation for U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, using his execution to send a political message to America and the world.

Progress of the Case: No Case

Read More: https://www.ap.org/the-definitive-source/announcements/on-the-killing-of-james-foley-journalist/