Woman accused of plotting "major attack" on New York State Capitol building
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
Updated on: August 20, 2026 / 6:36 PM EDT / CBS New York
The FBI said Thursday it thwarted a potential terrorist attack in Albany.
In a criminal complaint, federal prosecutors in the Northern District of New York charged Jessica Bowie, 35, with attempting to provide material support for foreign terrorist organizations. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Bowie, who lives in Albany, plotted between July 16 and Aug. 17 of this year to attack the New York State Capitol building using explosives, court documents allege.
The FBI said it used undercover police work to catch and arrest her.