FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.
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"I'm grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
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Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.
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