FBI arrests woman who allegedly plotted ISIS-linked attack on New York state Capitol building
A New York woman plotted to bomb the New York State Capitol and kill state senators inside, repeatedly surveilling the building and buying materials for an explosive device before the FBI arrested her, according to a criminal complaint reviewed by Fox News Digital Thursday.
Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, is charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
The FBI says she pledged allegiance to the terror group, discussed disguising a bomb in a DoorDash delivery bag and wanted to carry out the attack when state senators were meeting.
She converted to Islam about five years ago and began going by the name "Aisha Saif." The affidavit also said that on May 28, 2026, Bowie, using the username "nusaybahsaif" on a social media platform, and told another user in Arabic: "Praise be to Allah for September 11th." At a news conference Thursday afternoon, FBI officials said Bowie’s alleged plans extended beyond an attack on the state Capitol and included ambitions to carry out additional violence after fleeing the country.
"She didn’t just want to kill lawmakers.
She wanted a complete disruption of our government," said Craig Tremaroli, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Albany field office.
Tremaroli said Bowie allegedly planned to leave the country after bombing the Capitol and later return to "do more," including an attack in Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
She also spoke of attacking the White House and the president, he said.
Tremaroli described ISIS as "one of the most vicious organizations" intent on killing Americans, undermining democracy and disrupting the country’s way of life.
"We’re moving more decisively than ever to identify, locate, arrest criminals before they can carry out their alleged plots," Tremaroli said.
John A.
Sarcone III of the U.S.
Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York said authorities hoped the arrest would deter others considering acts of violence.
"We are vigilant, we are prepared," Sarcone said.
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