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Bondi says 2 indicted over attack on New York protest at Gracie Mansion
Two Pennsylvania teens face federal terrorism charges after attempting to ignite improvised explosive devices at a protest inspired by ISIS near New York City's mayoral residence.
- On Monday, March 9, 2026, federal prosecutors in Manhattan filed charges against Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, for attempting to provide material support to ISIS and using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs were thrown near East End Avenue and East 88th Street.
- Court papers say Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, said they were inspired by ISIS and watched its propaganda, with Balat pledging allegiance and Kayumi citing 'ISIS' when asked about his motive.
- Preliminary testing showed one device contained TATP, a highly volatile explosive, and officials said the devices were jar-sized wrapped in tape with nuts, bolts, and hobby fuses, with witnesses reporting flames and smoke before impact.
- The FBI conducted multiple searches, including in Pennsylvania and Middletown Township, and bomb squads performed controlled detonations, with both suspects in custody without bail.
- On Saturday, Jake Lang's anti-Muslim protest drew about 20 people, while about 125 counterprotesters gathered, and Mamdani called the attempt to use explosives 'reprehensible.
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CNN Deletes X Post on NYC Bomb Plot Suspects
CNN took down an X post on Tuesday about the two suspects charged with throwing makeshift bombs outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying it “failed to reflect the gravity of the incident.” The initial post characterized Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, as “two Pennsylvania teenagers“ who “crossed into New York City Saturday morning for what could’ve been a normal day enjoying the city during abnormally warm weather.”…
CNN torched over 'bizarre' post about Pennsylvania teenagers charged with throwing bombs at a NYC protest
Social media users criticized CNN's framing of terrorist act after Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were charged with throwing homemade bombs into an NYC protest on Saturday.
Two arrested for ISIS bombing plot at Mamdani's residence
Two men have been charged with terrorism-related offenses following an attempted bombing outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence at Gracie Mansion. The incident occurred on Saturday amid an anti-Islam protest.
Two men were arrested for throwing homemade bombs near the New York City mayor’s home. Here’s what we know
Two Pennsylvania teenagers crossed into New York City Saturday morning for what could’ve been a normal day enjoying the city during abnormally warm weather. But in less than an hour, their lives would drastically change as the pair would be arrested for throwing homemade bombs during an anti-Muslim protest outside of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home.
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