The FBI disclosed an affidavit stating that a New York woman, Jessica Bowi, converted to Islam and pledged allegiance to ISIS. According to the report, she planned to kill at least 100 people using an explosive device disguised as a food delivery, targeting the Capitol building in Albany.
The FBI has disclosed an affidavit detailing an alleged plot by a New York woman to attack the state Capitol building in Albany. According to the affidavit, Jessica Bowi converted to Islam and pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS). She reportedly told a confidential FBI source she planned to kill at least 100 people using an explosive device disguised as a food delivery. The plot was foiled before any attack occurred. Further details on the investigation and Bowi's background are expected as the case proceeds.
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