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U.S. authorities arrest woman over alleged New York Capitol bombing plot
Federal prosecutors have arrested an Albany resident accused of planning an attack on the New York State Capitol building. The woman is alleged to have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and sought to kill state lawmakers in the attack.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested the Albany woman following an investigation into her alleged support for extremist organizations and plans to carry out a violent attack on state government officials. According to court documents filed by prosecutors, the suspect had expressed allegiance to the Islamic State militant group and discussed targeting the Capitol statehouse.
The investigation revealed communications and statements indicating the suspect's intent to conduct a bombing operation against the building with the stated goal of killing lawmakers inside. Federal authorities did not immediately disclose additional details about the scope of the alleged plot or the timeline of the investigation.
The case adds to a series of domestic security matters involving individuals accused of planning attacks on government buildings and officials. The arrest comes as law enforcement agencies across the United States continue to monitor threats related to extremist ideologies and terrorist organizations.
The suspect faces federal charges related to providing support to designated terrorist organizations and planning violent attacks. The case has been referred to federal court, where proceedings are expected to continue in the coming weeks.