Conspiracies - plots

CRIME August 14, 2018

Horrifying details released in investigation of 'extremist Muslim' compound that allegedly conducted school-shooting training

The children discovered at an “extremist Muslim” compound in New Mexico earlier this month were both trained to use firearms and taught multiple tactical techniques in order to kill teachers, law enforcement and other institutions they found corrupt, state prosecutors said on Monday.

Conspiracies - plots August 6, 2018

California man sentenced for plotting ISIS-inspired San Francisco attack

A California man who told undercover agents that he wanted to carry out a Christmas Day bombing at a popular San Francisco tourist spot has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Conspiracies - plots July 2, 2018

July 4 terror plot thwarted in Cleveland, suspect pledged allegiance to Al Qaeda, FBI says

A man who pledged allegiance to Al Qaeda sought to kill members of the military and conducted reconnaissance in downtown Cleveland for a planned attack on July 4 -- but the Independence Day plot was foiled after a months-long investigation, federal officials said Monday.

Conspiracies - plots June 12, 2018

Virginia police arrest 2, accusing them of trying to commit act of terror at a prom

Virginia police arrested two males, 18 and 17, on Monday for allegedly attempting to commit an act of terror during a high school prom over the weekend. The supposed attack was thwarted when authorities were tipped off.

Conspiracies - plots June 4, 2018

Man gets 15-year sentence for plotting San Francisco attack

A man who told undercover agents that he wanted to carry out a Christmas Day bombing and shooting attack at a popular San Francisco tourist attraction will receive a 15-year sentence after pleading guilty in a federal case.

Conspiracies - plots May 2, 2018

Texas teen planned ISIS-inspired mall shooting, authorities say

A 17-year-old has been arrested and accused of planning an ISIS-inspired mass shooting spree at a North Texas mall.

Conspiracies - plots April 6, 2018

FBI's rare terror trial loss in Orlando the latest misstep for embattled bureau

The FBI, already under fire for its handling of tips involving the Parkland school shooter and rocked by the firings and demotions of several high-ranking officials, suffered another significant blow with the acquittal of the Orlando nightclub terrorist’s widow.

Conspiracies - plots February 12, 2018

Maryland man who supported ISIS plotted major attack, feds say

A Maryland man who pleaded guilty last year to conspiring to provide material support to the ISIS terror group was planning to carry out an attack in the U.S., prosecutors said Monday.

Bombings January 11, 2018

Port Authority bomb suspect pleads 'at this moment, not guilty'

A Bangladeshi immigrant accused of attempting to bomb the New York City subway system told a federal judge Thursday he was "at this moment, not guilty" of the charges against him.

Conspiracies - plots December 22, 2017

Ex-Marine accused of plotting Christmas terror attack in San Francisco

A Northern California tow-truck driver was arrested this week and accused of planning an ISIS-inspired Christmas Day suicide attack on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Trials December 19, 2017

ISIS supporter who plotted to behead Pamela Geller sentenced to 28 years in prison

A supporter of the Islamic State who was convicted of plotting to behead conservative blogger Pamela Geller was sentenced Tuesday to 28 years behind bars.