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Neptune man accused of plotting to join ISIS Thursday March 19 th , 2015  at  11:24 AM 1 Share Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh (Photo: COURTESY FACEBOOK) NEPTUNE  –  Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh, the Neptune man accused of attempting to join the terrorist group ISIS, long harbored ill feelings toward the United States and planned on "defending the Islamic State," according to the federal indictment made public Tuesday. "Born and raised in the United States, Pugh allegedly turned his back on his country and attempted to travel to Syria in order to join a terrorist organization," said Loretta Lynch, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, in announcing the indictment. Pugh, 47, was charged in U.S. District Court in New York with attempting to provide material support to the terrorist group ISIS, also known as ISIL, and obstruction of justice. He faces a maximum of 35 years in prison. Pugh will plead not guilty hi