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New York State Capitol ISIS bomb plot case

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FIRST ENTRY AUG 20
AUG 22 · Day 3

Court Filings Detail Online Radicalization in Alleged US Capitol Bomb Plot

The FBI arrested Bowie on August 19 after she allegedly gave $350 to two informants and received an inert handgun and dummy explosive.

On August 5, Bowie allegedly bought bomb-making materials, including a large bucket of nails, at a Home Depot in Rensselaer.

Authorities state that Bowie was radicalized online at some point.

“I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting,”
JESSICA BOWIE verbatim
AUG 21 · Day 2

Authorities Release Mugshot of Suspect in New York State Capitol ISIS Plot

Bowie is charged with attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.

According to an FBI affidavit, Bowie converted to Islam about five years ago and adopted the name Aisha Saif.

A newly released booking photo shows Jessica Bowie from the Schenectady County Correctional Facility.

“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 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
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
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