Two More Arrested In Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
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Federal authorities have arrested two additional suspects in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event hosted at the White House earlier this month.
According to court documents filed Monday, one suspect was arrested in Missouri and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, while another was taken into custody in Washington state. Federal officials say a total of seven people now face charges related to the case.
Investigators allege the group planned to target attendees at the June 14 event, which featured President Donald Trump. Authorities say the plot was disrupted days before it could be carried out after a man, reportedly identified by his mother, alerted officials to the group's plans.
Prosecutors allege members of the group embraced fringe conspiracy theories and discussed carrying out attacks against government officials in hopes of triggering a broader revolution.
The FBI says the investigation remains active as authorities continue reviewing communications, planning materials and evidence gathered during the arrests. Officials have not released the identities of all those charged.
According to court documents filed Monday, one suspect was arrested in Missouri and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, while another was taken into custody in Washington state. Federal officials say a total of seven people now face charges related to the case.
Investigators allege the group planned to target attendees at the June 14 event, which featured President Donald Trump. Authorities say the plot was disrupted days before it could be carried out after a man, reportedly identified by his mother, alerted officials to the group's plans.
Prosecutors allege members of the group embraced fringe conspiracy theories and discussed carrying out attacks against government officials in hopes of triggering a broader revolution.
The FBI says the investigation remains active as authorities continue reviewing communications, planning materials and evidence gathered during the arrests. Officials have not released the identities of all those charged.
