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New York State Capitol ISIS bomb plot case
One page that accretes the verified record as the story develops. Every fact keeps its date and its sources.
3 DAYS
14 FACTS
5 EVENTS
2 SOURCES
FIRST ENTRY AUG 20
AUG 22 · Day 3
Court Filings Detail Online Radicalization in Alleged US Capitol Bomb Plot
According to the FBI, Bowie became a Muslim five years prior and adopted the name Aisha Saif.
Bowie allegedly made five visits to scout the New York State Capitol in July and August.
Jessica Bowie is a 35-year-old woman from upstate New York facing terrorism charges.
“I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting,”
JESSICA BOWIE
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AUG 21 · Day 2
Authorities Release Mugshot of Suspect in New York State Capitol ISIS Plot
An FBI confidential source posing as an ISIS facilitator began communicating with Bowie via an encrypted messaging app on July 16.
A newly released booking photo shows Jessica Bowie from the Schenectady County Correctional Facility.
According to an FBI affidavit, Bowie converted to Islam about five years ago and adopted the name Aisha Saif.
“I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting,”
JESSICA BOWIE
verbatim
AUG 20 · Day 1
FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York State Capitol
“Earlier this year, amid a rise in political violence and threats against public officials, we took steps to strengthen security at the State Capitol and across state government.”
KATHY HOCHUL
verbatim
AUG 20 · Day 1
FBI Arrests Suspect in Foiled ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting New York State Capitol
“I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting,”
JESSICA BOWIE
verbatim
AUG 20 · Day 1
FBI arrests woman who plotted ISIS-linked attack on New York State Capitol
“While there is no immediate threat at this time, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities safe,”
KATHY HOCHUL
verbatim