Albany Woman Charged in ISIS-Inspired Capitol Bomb Plot

Albany Woman Charged in ISIS-Inspired Capitol Bomb Plot

Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old Albany resident, was reported on 21 August to have a documented history of mental-health issues, according to the Times Union, as she faces federal charges for an alleged plot to bomb the New York State Capitol. Federal prosecutors said Bowie pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and contacted an FBI informant to obtain assistance for the bombing, leading to her indictment on charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The indictment was filed in the U.

S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

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Jessica Bowie Federal authorities FBI informant U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York ISIS

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New York State Capitol, Albany, New York, United States U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, Albany, New York, United States

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21 août 2026
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Woman accused in NY Capitol bombing plot has history of mental illness
Woman accused in NY Capitol bombing plot has history of mental illness

Times Union • 21 août 21h09

Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on federal charges for allegedly conspiring with FBI informants to bomb the New York State Capitol, and relatives say she has a history of mental-health issues.

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Albany woman planned to bomb State Capitol, federal prosecutors say
Albany woman planned to bomb State Capitol, federal prosecutors say

Gothamist • 21 août 10h30

Federal prosecutors say 35-year-old Jessica Bowie pledged allegiance to Islamic State and discussed a bomb plot against the New York State Capitol with undercover agents, leading to her arrest and charges of material support for terrorism.

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20 août 2026
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US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol
US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol

Al Jazeera • 20 août 23h05

The Justice Department says a 35-year-old Albany resident was arrested for seeking material support for ISIL and planning a bomb attack on the state capitol, citing evidence from confidential informants.

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FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building

BBC • 20 août 21h03

A 35-year-old New York woman was detained on charges of planning a bomb attack on the Albany statehouse and providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.

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FBI thwarts an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol building
FBI thwarts an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol building

NBC News • 20 août 18h15

Federal prosecutors say a 35-year-old woman sought FBI assistance to plan an ISIS-inspired bombing of the New York State Capitol and is charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

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