Woman charged with IS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol

Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve centre of the state government and houses both chambers of the state legislature. Jessica Bowie, 35, was charged with attempting to provide material support to designated "foreign terrorist organisations", according to court filings. The woman had allegedly converted to Islam and become a vocal online supporter of the Islamic State group, posting anti-American messages online, including support for the September 11, 2001 attackers. She is alleged to have told an FBI informant of her support for the proscribed group and sought guidance on how to manufacture explosives, the criminal complaint shows. Bowie told the informant that she would "make it a point to have picnics by the capital to observe" and learn about security measures, the complaint alleges. Read moreFBI says it foiled plot to attack White House UFC event with explosive drones, snipers She added to the informant on an encrypted messaging app that she had "picked up some anarchist literature at the social justice centre" which "could have some good tips." "I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while th...