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ISIS-inspired plot against New York State Capitol

Overview

Federal authorities arrested Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old from Albany, New York, for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Investigators from the FBI and the Department of Justice stated that Bowie, a Muslim convert, had conducted surveillance on the Capitol five times and expressed a desire to kill state lawmakers and elected officials.

Bowie was apprehended after taking possession of materials she believed were for an explosive device. Subsequent details from a criminal complaint revealed that Bowie, who had adopted the name Aisha Saif following online radicalization, allegedly intended to “kill the senators while they are meeting.”

A former roommate reported that while there were no obvious “red flags,” Bowie had become secretive and played aggressive Arabic hymns at late hours. The investigation also noted a violent incident at Bowie’s residence in July that required police intervention.

Entities

Jessica Bowie · New York State Capitol · ISIS · Joint Terrorism Task Force · FBI

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Albany woman accused of plotting ISIS-inspired bomb attack on NY State Capitol

    Jessica Bowie, 35, faces federal charges for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired bomb attack on the New York State Capitol to kill senators.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Jessica Bowie arrested for alleged ISIS-inspired plot against NY Capitol

    Jessica Bowie was arrested for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol to kill lawmakers after conducting surveillance and attempting to acquire an explosive device.

Sources

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