Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old woman from Albany, New York, has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol building and kill lawmakers. According to a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors on August 20, 2026, Bowie surveilled the Capitol and purchased materials for an explosive device. She is charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, having reportedly pledged allegiance to the group and discussed plans to disguise a bomb in a DoorDash bag, intending to strike during a meeting of state senators.
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FBI arrests woman for alleged plot to attack New York State Capitol
The FBI has arrested Jessica Bowie, 35, from Albany, New York, for allegedly plotting an attack on the New York State Capitol. She faces charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, having surveilled the building and purchased materials for an explosive device.
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