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Federal agents, in a multi-state operation, thwarted a planned attack on Sunday’s White House UFC event, arresting several suspects; prosecutors describe a plot to deploy explosive-laden drones and snipers targeting high-value targets amid UFC 250 celebrations, with 23 people connected to the plans and Trump reportedly unaware of the threat.
The FBI disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina planned by an 18-year-old who pledged loyalty to ISIS, arresting him before any harm was done, and uncovering detailed attack plans.
Sophie Roske was sentenced to 8 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, after planning and traveling from California with weapons to carry out the attack, motivated by political and ideological reasons. She expressed remorse and apologized in court, with her defense citing mental health issues.
Germany arrested three suspected Hamas members in Berlin for allegedly planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions, with weapons and ammunition found during the raid. Hamas denied involvement, claiming the allegations are baseless, and the suspects face charges related to terrorism and endangering the state.
Three alleged Hamas members, including two Germans and one Lebanese, were arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets, with weapons and ammunition found during a raid. Hamas denied any connection to the suspects, emphasizing its focus on Israel and Palestinian territories. The arrests highlight concerns over terrorist activities in Europe amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Israel.
An 18-year-old man, Alexander Mercurio, was arrested in Idaho for planning attacks on churches in support of ISIS. The FBI thwarted his plans, which involved using knives, firearms, and fire, and included incapacitating his own father to steal his guns for maximum casualties. Mercurio had pledged allegiance to ISIS and intended to die while killing others on their behalf. Law enforcement found butane canisters, lighters, handcuffs, a knife, a pipe, a machete, and an ISIS flag in his possession.