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August 20, 2026

Jessica Bowie Arrested for Alleged Bomb Plot Against New York State Capitol

  • Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested for allegedly planning to bomb the New York State Capitol and kill senators, having previously pledged allegiance to ISIS.
  • She conducted multiple surveillance missions of the Capitol and communicated her violent intentions to undercover FBI agents, stating she wanted to 'destroy as much of the building as possible.'
  • Bowie was found with a fake bomb, a defective gun, and a written oath of allegiance to ISIS, and she faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison if convicted.

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