LAFAYETTE — A former police officer and ex-Marine from New Iberia has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges.

Micah Legnon, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists in federal court on Tuesday. 

In early 2025, Legnon joined the "Order of the Black Lotus," a faction of the Turtle Island Liberation Front terrorist group, court records say. The group is described as a radical, anti-government faction that used encrypted messaging to coordinate plans for explosive attacks.

Court filings note that members also discussed ways to build improvised explosive devices and use them in a specific, planned attack on a logistics facility in California.

Prosecutors noted that Legnon joined the group with full understanding of its purpose and agreed to use his military tactical experience to advance the planned attack.

WBRZ's Investigative Unit previously reported that Legnon was arrested after loading what appeared to be an assault rifle and body armor into his vehicle. The FBI believed he was headed to New Orleans to carry out an attack; agents detained him on U.S. 90 eastbound from New Iberia.

Pictures of the pipe bombs Legnon intended to use, along with other pictures connected to the bombing, were also included in court records.

Legnon is set for sentencing on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.