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crime-and-justice1 month ago•5 min saved

Roommates Detail Months of Threats by Jessica Bowie Before FBI Arrest in Capitol Bomb Plot

Jessica Bowie, 35, faces federal charges for plotting an ISIS-inspired bombing of the New York State Capitol. Roommates in Albany reported months of violent threats and police calls before her August arrest. Court documents detail her surveillance of the Capitol and acquisition of bomb materials via FBI informants. Neighbors described a chaotic living situation, while legal experts note potential entrapment defenses.

via New York Post|

#albany #crime-and-justice #fbi

national-security2 months ago•3 min saved

Jessica Bowie Arrested for Plotting Bombing of NY State Capitol

Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested in Albany after federal prosecutors alleged she planned to bomb the New York State Capitol while pledging allegiance to Islamic State. She was charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization after meeting with undercover agents who supplied her with inert devices and materials. The plot involved surveillance of the building, purchases of nails and other supplies, and discussions of killing lawmakers, though no active threat currently exists.

via Gothamist|

#albany #fbi #islamic-state

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Susan Sarandon arrested at NY protest for fair wages.

Actress Susan Sarandon was arrested at the New York State Capitol in Albany while protesting for raising the minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers. She is the president of the organization One Fair Wage, which argues that the minimum wage increase not including tipped service workers negatively impacts women and single moms of color the most. Legislators passed the 2023-2024 $229 billion spending plan last week, preparing to increase the minimum hourly wage to $17.

via New York Post |

#minimum-wage #new-york-state-capitol #one-fair-wage

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Actress Susan Sarandon Arrested at NY Capitol Protest for Fair Wages

Actress Susan Sarandon was arrested along with seven other activists at a protest in support of raising the minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers at the New York state Capitol. The group was advocating for One Fair Wage and were arrested for disorderly conduct while trying to spread a banner across the concourse. Sarandon spoke at the rally before her arrest, emphasizing the importance of treating these workers with dignity. The state of New York is preparing to increase the minimum wage to $17 an hour, but tipped restaurant workers are excluded from this new law.

via Daily Mail|

#minimum-wage #new-york-state-capitol #one-fair-wage