A woman from British Columbia who wed an ISIS member has entered a guilty plea to terrorism-related offenses in a Vancouver court. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada has verified that Kimberly Polman admitted guilt on Thursday for departing Canada to engage in activities with a terrorist organization, specifically ISIS.
Polman had been detained in a Syrian camp for numerous years before being repatriated to Canada in 2022. At the time of her return, she was in a deteriorating state of health, battling hepatitis. Prior to her repatriation, Polman’s sister disclosed in an interview that she was grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties.
In a conversation with The Canadian Press in 2021, Polman’s sister, who opted to remain anonymous, revealed that Polman had connected with an ISIS fighter online, resulting in their marriage. However, their relationship faltered, and she subsequently renounced the extremist group.
The trial for Polman’s two charges was scheduled to commence on November 9, with a sentencing date yet to be determined.