ISIS militant Jessica Bowie arrested in New York State Capitol planning attack
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Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old ISIS-inspired militant, allegedly planned a deadly attack on the New York State Capitol in Albany. She allegedly purchased bomb materials from a hardware store on Aug. 5, 2026.
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The Guardian USJessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, was charged with planning to deploy an explosive device at the state capitol with the intention of killing public officials and destroying “as much of the building as possible” before fleeing to IS-controlled territory in Syria, according to John A Eisenberg, assistant attorney general for national security.
Washington ExaminerAlbany-based Muslim convert Jessica Bowie was arrested Wednesday “as she gained possession of what she believed to be an explosive device” for the deadly plot, the Justice Department said in a Thursday press release that commended officials’ “outstanding work.” The FBI’s complaint in court described her multiple conversations with paid FBI assets, including two who allegedly met with her in a car, taught her how to load a gun, gave her a disabled bomb, and taught her how to set it off. Agents apprehended her just after she stepped out of the meeting, according to the complaint.
The Daily WireJessica Bowie, 35, was charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization after allegedly communicating with an undercover FBI source posing as an ISIS facilitator and seeking assistance in carrying out an attack.
ABC NewsThe FBI alleged in a criminal complaint that Jessica Bowie, 35, pledged allegiance to ISIS in online communications and began planning the attack in July. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
BBC NewsBowie had "repeatedly surveilled the building" in advance, and was carrying a fake bomb and a defective gun, which had been supplied to her by undercover agents, prosecutors said.
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Bowie was arrested Wednesday. After her bust, she allegedly told FBI agents, “There’s no helping me, you guys know enough, there’s no helping me, I’m … going to prison for the rest of my life,” according to the complaint.
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The Daily WireShe was subsequently arrested. During an interview with federal agents, Bowie allegedly acknowledged that she was facing a lengthy prison sentence.
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"I'm grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual," New York Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X.
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The Daily Wire“I’m grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual,” Hochul wrote on X. “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.”
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01 Washington Examiner The FBI has used undercover agents or allies for decades with success, including in terrorism cases where a radicalized defendant’s candid statements are key evidence. But their actions can lead to court challenges if lawyers argue entrapment, meaning that law enforcement encouraged the crimes to such an extent that defendants may not have committed them otherwise.
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02 New York Post Bowie then asked in a bumbling reply, “So, I’m just saying this?” “Until you join the [Islamic State],” the user responded.
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04 The Guardian US The department said she was seen making visits to the state’s capitol grounds and taking photographs of the building.
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05 BBC News "I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators," Bowie allegedly told the agents, according to the criminal complaint.
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06 The Daily Wire The complaint says Bowie wanted to carry out the attack and then escape. If she successfully avoided arrest, she allegedly planned to return and conduct additional attacks.
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