New York woman charged in plot to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers, FBI says
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An Albany woman who authorities said had been plotting to bomb the New York state Capitol building in an effort to kill lawmakers because she believed laws were being…
An Albany woman, Jessica Bowie, 35, faces a federal terrorism charge for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York state Capitol building, according to authorities. Bowie, who had converted to Islam about five years ago, allegedly communicated with at least one confidential informant posing as an ISIS facilitator for more than a month.
FBI counterterrorism agents began monitoring Bowie's online accounts in July 16, after becoming aware of her desire to carry out an attack on the state Capitol. Bowie reportedly sought lessons from the informant on how to build an explosive device, made multiple trips to the Capitol grounds to plan the attack, and scoped out security measures.
She was also seen purchasing bomb-making ingredients, including long nails for shrapnel, and a firearm and ammunition for potential self-defense against police or security. Authorities stated that the allegations in the complaint are deeply disturbing, as Bowie's plan constitutes an attack on democracy itself.
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