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FBI foils New York woman's alleged ISIS attack plan on state capitol

The FBI stopped a New York woman’s alleged Islamic State group-inspired plan to bomb the New York State Capitol building in Albany.

FBI foils New York woman's alleged ISIS attack plan on state capitol

TL;DR

  • The FBI stopped a New York woman's alleged plan to bomb the New York State Capitol.
  • Jessica Bowie, 35, is facing federal charges for allegedly supporting ISIS.
  • The plot was uncovered after Bowie sought help in making explosives.
  • Authorities believe her arrest will deter radicalization.