US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol
A 35-year-old woman, Jessica Bowie, has been arrested and charged with providing material support to ISIL after allegedly plotting an attack on the New York State Capitol. The FBI thwarted the plan, which involved the use of explosives and a desire to flee to Syria.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing domestic counter-terrorism efforts and the role of digital surveillance in preventing violent extremism.
The suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for ‘terrorism’.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info First Assistant US Attorney John A Sarcone III speaks on August 20 during a news conference announcing the arrest of a woman accused of plotting to attack the New York State Capitol building in Albany, New York [Cindy Schultz/Reuters] By Umar Farooq Published On 20 Aug 2026 20 Aug 2026 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has claimed to have thwarted a planned attack to kill lawmakers at the New York State Capitol.
On Thursday, the Department of Justice announced it had arrested a suspect, 35-year-old Jessica Bowie, who was accused of obtaining an explosive after pledging loyalty to ISIL (ISIS).
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