NEW YORK -- The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday two Islamic State terrorists have arrived on American soil to face charges involving their alleged role in the death of several hostages including two Japanese citizens.
Alexanda Amon Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, believed to be among the men referred to by hostages as "the Beatles" for their British accents, are accused of taking hostages for an ISIS cell in Syria that tortured and beheaded foreign citizens -- many of whom were journalists and humanitarian workers -- between 2014 and 2015 and released footage of the brutal killings.
