*1 Case 1:10-cr-00395-LO Document 88 Filed 08/21/17 Page 1 of 32 PageID# 1395
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Alexandria Division UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Civil No. l:10-cr-395 Hon. Liam O'Grady
ZACHARY ADAM CHESSER, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
This matter comes before the Court on pro se Petitioner's motion to vacate, set aside, or correct his sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2255. (Dkt. No. 67). After filing this motion, Petitioner moved for leave in advance to amend or supplement his motion. (Dkt. No. 68). Petitioner has also filed amotion for the production of exculpatory evidence. (Dkt. No. 69). On June 23, 2016, Petitioner filed asupplemental motion to vacate under §2255. pkt. No. 84). To establish acomplete record, the Court hereby GRANTS Petitioner's motion to supplement his motion, and has duly considered Petitioner's supplemental filings. Upon consideration of all the filings in this case, for good cause shown, and for the reasons discussed below. Petitioner's motion under § 2255 is hereby DENIED.
I. BACKGROUND Defendant Zachary Chesser was an administrator and regular contributor with various websites, blogs, and YouTube channels tailored to individuals interested in violent jihad. In December 2009, Chesser began posted messages and content to help those who wished to engage