Woman charged with plot to blow up New York State Capitol

A New York woman has been charged with a terrorism offense for allegedly plotting to attack the state's Capitol building in Albany, authorities revealed. Jessica Bowie, 35, faces charges of attempting to provide material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations.

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wanted to destroy

Court filings indicate Bowie converted to Islam and became an online supporter of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, posting anti-American messages and expressing support for the 9/11 attackers. She allegedly confided in an FBI informant about her intentions, seeking advice on manufacturing explosives.

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I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting. I want them to lose a lot of important documents as well.

According to the criminal complaint, Bowie told the informant she planned to "make it a point to have picnics by the capital to observe" security measures. She also mentioned obtaining "anarchist literature" for potential tips. Her alleged written messages stated, "I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting. I want them to lose a lot of important documents as well."

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make it a point to have picnics by the capital to observe

Bowie reportedly mused about using a food delivery disguise to plant a bomb and then escape to Syria. She allegedly told the informant she might return to the U.S. to attack other targets if her escape succeeded. FBI agents arrested Bowie on August 19 after she allegedly acquired bomb components and a DoorDash bag. When confronted, she reportedly told agents, "There's no helping me, you guys know enough."

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picked up some anarchist literature at the social justice center which could have some good tips