FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
An Albany woman was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York state capitol building in Albany. Prosecutors state she pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and intended to kill lawmakers, aiming to impact the American system.

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AI-generatedAn Albany woman was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York state capitol building in Albany. Prosecutors state she pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and intended to kill lawmakers, aiming to impact the American system. She reportedly conducted at least five reconnaissance missions at the building, planning to conceal a bomb in a food delivery bag. Undercover agents provided her with $200 to purchase bomb-making materials from a hardware store, where she expressed hope that the nails would be sufficient for shrapnel. The charging documents also indicate she was found with knives and a written oath of allegiance to IS. The FBI noted her frequent use of social media to espouse anti-American messages and praise past terror attacks.
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5 extractedShe was found carrying knives and a written oath of allegiance to IS.
She allegedly said she hoped the nails she bought were big enough to work as shrapnel.
She allegedly planned to use a food delivery bag to hide the bomb.
She allegedly told agents she wanted the plot to 'have an affect on the American system'.
Woman arrested for alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building.