A woman from British Columbia, who married a member of the Islamic State, has admitted to terrorist-related offenses in a Vancouver court.
Kimberly Polman, according to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of leaving the country to support a terrorist organization, specifically the Islamic State.
After spending several years in a Syrian detention camp, Polman was repatriated to Canada in 2022. During her time in captivity, she faced health issues, including hepatitis, and was reported to be struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties.
In a previous interview granted under anonymity, Polman’s sister revealed that Polman had connected with an Islamic State fighter online, leading to their marriage. However, the relationship soured, prompting Polman to distance herself from the group.
The trial for Polman’s offenses was scheduled to commence on November 9, with a date for the sentencing hearing yet to be determined.
