‘Destroy the building, kill the senators’: US charges woman with IS‑inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol
NEW YORK, Aug 21 — US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism...
Albany, the capital of New York State, is the seat of the state's government and home to both legislative chambers. Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old woman, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to court documents. Bowie, who has converted to Islam and advocated for the Islamic State group online, allegedly expressed a desire to destroy the New York State Capitol and assassinate senators during a conversation with an FBI informant.
The woman even planned to hold picnics at the site to observe security measures. She also mentioned possessing anarchist literature at a local social justice center, which could offer valuable insights. Bowie contemplated posing as a food delivery driver to infiltrate the Capitol and plant a bomb, with an intention to flee to Syria afterwards.
She even contemplated targeting other high-profile locations in the United States, such as New York's Times Square, if her escape plan succeeded. Bowie was apprehended by FBI agents on August 19, carrying a DoorDash bag with bomb components, including nails as shrapnel. She reportedly stated, "There's no helping me, you guys know enough," to the agents. Her court appearance is scheduled for the following day, and her legal counsel has yet to comment.
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