Total of 8 suspects now indicted in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
Summary
Eight men have been charged for plotting to attack a UFC event held at the White House grounds in June 2026. They planned to use drones as a distraction and snipers to shoot attendees fleeing the event, according to federal prosecutors.Key Facts
- The UFC event took place on June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House.
- Prosecutors say the suspects planned to use drones to distract people and snipers to attack.
- Five suspects were arrested during the event weekend, and two more were arrested later.
- An eighth suspect, Chandler D. Scaggs, 21, was indicted after allegedly planning to act as a sniper.
- The suspects are charged with conspiracy to support terrorists and conspiracy to commit murder on federal property.
- Scaggs continued planning the attack even after losing contact with another suspect who was arrested.
- Defense attorneys for some suspects say they will review the evidence and enter pleas.
- The case is being handled by a grand jury in Columbus, Ohio.
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