FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
The FBI has arrested Jessica Bowie, a New York woman accused of plotting to bomb the state capitol building in Albany. Prosecutors allege she pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and conducted reconnaissance missions before being apprehended with fake explosives provided by undercover agents.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing domestic counter-terrorism efforts and the use of undercover operations to prevent potential attacks on government infrastructure.
Image source, DOJ/FBI Image caption, Police provided images of Bowie with a shopping trolley seen allegedly buying bomb-making parts at a local hardware store
The FBI has arrested a New York woman who was allegedly planning to bomb the state capitol building in Albany to kill lawmakers.
Prosecutors allege that Jessica Bowie, 35, had previously pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group (IS). She is charged with providing material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organisation.
Bowie had "repeatedly surveilled the building" in advance, and was carrying a fake bomb and a defective gun, which had been supplied to her by undercover agents, prosecutors said.
"I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators," Bowie allegedly told the agents, according to the criminal complaint.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The Albany statehouse
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