Jessica Bowie arrested for alleged ISIS-backed plot to attack New York State Capitol

Federal authorities arrest Jessica Bowie for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Officials say Bowie sought to destroy the building and target state senators during a meeting.

Following a month-long investigation, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Jessica Bowie for attempting to support ISIS and planning a violent attack in Albany. According to federal court documents, Bowie conducted surveillance on the New York State Capitol, planning to destroy the building and target state senators with explosives and a firearm before her plot was successfully foiled.