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Federal Authorities Charge Albany Woman for Alleged Bomb Plot on New York State Capitol
Just the facts
Jessica Bowie of Albany was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization after allegedly plotting an explosive attack on the New York State Capitol building targeting state senators. According to the criminal complaint, Bowie conducted surveillance of the Capitol building on five separate occasions and communicated with FBI sources posing as ISIS operatives. Law enforcement recorded Bowie purchasing bomb-making materials, including nails, at a Home Depot with $200 provided by undercover agents, while intending to transport the explosive device inside a delivery bag. Bowie was arrested after handing funds to agents for a firearm and an explosive device, and federal officials confirmed there is no remaining immediate threat to public safety.
Why this is news
Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of New York charged 35-year-old Jessica Bowie following an FBI undercover operation into a planned attack on state lawmakers.
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