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Woman Accused of Capitol Attack Plot | Albany News
A 35-year-old woman, Jessica Bowie, has been arrested for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol, planning to detonate an explosive device during a Senate meeting. Authorities say she acquired an inert bomb, a firearm, and used government funds to buy materials, while meeting with people she believed were ISIS operatives. Neighbors reported tense, loud arguments and threats from her home. Prosecutors present strong evidence, though she’s presumed innocent; potential defenses like entrapment remain unproven. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in…
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