{
  "id": 2219529,
  "title": "Woman charged with plot to blow up New York State Capitol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-charged-with-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state-capitol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T20:28:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588709-new-york-plot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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. The allegations, reported by prosecutors, stem from her conversations with an FBI informant.\n\nAccording to the complaint, Bowie had reportedly converted to Islam and became a vocal proponent of the Islamic State (ISIS) group online. She allegedly engaged in anti-American rhetoric, including support for the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. The source alleges that she sought guidance from the informant on bomb-making techniques and aimed to visit the New York State Capitol to observe security measures.\n\nThe criminal complaint further details Bowie's plan to stage picnics near the Capitol building to gather intelligence on security protocols. She reportedly acquired items, including a DoorDash bag and bomb-making components, to plant a bomb within the facility. Bowie even considered posing as a food delivery driver to gain access to the building and subsequently flee to Syria.\n\nHowever, her alleged master plan was foiled when she was arrested on 19 August by FBI agents. In a conversation with the informant, Bowie admitted that she believed there was no point in resisting arrest, stating, \"You guys know enough.\" She was subsequently brought before the court and is scheduled to appear on Thursday. Her legal counsel has not yet responded to requests for comment.",
  "summary": "US authorities have charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State (ISIS) group with a terrorism offense after she told an FBI informant she \"wanted to destroy\" the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Woman accused of plotting \"major attack\" on New York State Capitol building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-accused-of-plotting-major-attack-on-new-york-state-capitol",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Woman charged with IS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-charged-with-is-inspired-plot-to-bomb-new-york-state-capitol",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:31:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/us-charges-woman-with-is-inspired-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:34:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Woman charged with planning IS-inspired attack on New York state capitol building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-charged-with-planning-is-inspired-attack-on-new-york-state",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:19:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "ISIS-Inspired Woman Charged Over Plot To Attack New York Capitol Building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/isis-inspired-woman-charged-over-plot-to-attack-new-york-capitol",
        "published": "2026-08-20T21:07:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/us-charges-woman-with-is-inspired-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state-2238741",
        "published": "2026-08-20T22:21:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}