Key facts
- Jessica Bowie, 35, has been arrested and charged.
- The charges stem from an alleged plot to bomb the New York State Capitol.
- The plot is described as ISIS-inspired.
- Bowie allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS.
- The plan included killing lawmakers.
A New York woman has been arrested and charged with planning an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Jessica Bowie, 35, faces charges related to an alleged plot to bomb the building and kill lawmakers.
The FBI arrested Bowie, who reportedly pledged allegiance to ISIS as part of her alleged plan. The charges indicate a serious threat against state officials and infrastructure.
Multiple news outlets, including Reuters, The Guardian, and BBC News, have reported on the arrest and the nature of the alleged plot.