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FBI arrests woman who allegedly plotted attack on New York State Capitol building
- On Thursday, federal authorities arrested Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, charging her with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terror organization for an alleged plot targeting the New York State Capitol.
- Identifying as "Aisha Saif," Bowie converted to Islam five years ago and allegedly coordinated with a source posing as an ISIS facilitator between July 16 and August 17, according to the complaint.
- Targeting the building less than two miles away, Bowie sought help creating explosives and told a confidential source she wanted to "harm the enemies of god," the complaint said.
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III and FBI special agent in charge Craig Tremaroli will announce details at 3 p.m. today during a press conference addressing the case.
- Bowie operated multiple social media accounts expressing support for terrorism between May and July, creating new profiles after providers "frequently suspended" her previous ones for violating terms of use.
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FBI thwarts an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol building
A woman has been charged with providing support to a terror group after allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol building in Albany, federal officials said Thursday.
·New York, United States
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