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ISIS-linked suspect arrested in plot to bomb New York State Capitol

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A female suspect with alleged ties to ISIS has been arrested for plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol.
  • The suspect reportedly told an undercover FBI agent she wanted to kill senators during a meeting.
  • She allegedly considered bombing the White House but deemed it too difficult, and purchased bomb-making materials from Home Depot.

Authorities have arrested a woman living in the Albany area on suspicion of plotting to detonate a bomb at the New York State Capitol building. The suspect, identified as Jessica Bowie, is alleged to have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) and communicated her intentions to an undercover FBI agent posing as an ISIS facilitator.

According to a criminal complaint, Bowie, a US citizen who converted to Islam five years ago, expressed a desire to "destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting." She reportedly told the agent she wanted to "harm the enemies of God."

I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting.

— Jessica BowieThe suspect allegedly told an undercover FBI agent about her plans for the New York State Capitol bombing, according to a criminal complaint.

The complaint further details that Bowie considered targeting the White House with President Donald Trump inside but decided against it, deeming it a more challenging objective. She allegedly purchased materials for bomb-making from Home Depot using $200 provided by the FBI agents. Bowie also inquired about obtaining a firearm for self-defense against law enforcement.

Bowie faces a court date and is charged with plotting an act of terrorism. The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors expected to formally announce charges. The New York Times and NBC News cited sources with knowledge of the matter and details from the criminal complaint in their reporting.

harm the enemies of God.

— Jessica BowieThe complaint also cites the suspect's alleged statement of intent regarding her targets.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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