Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event
Summary
Eight men have been charged with planning an attack at a UFC event held at the White House that included President Donald Trump and other leaders. The group allegedly planned to use drones, snipers, and a second wave of attackers to cause harm and panic during the event.Key Facts
- The eight men, aged 19 to 32, face terrorism and murder conspiracy charges related to the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House.
- The plot aimed to kill government officials including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
- A ninth person was charged with obstruction of justice for deleting evidence linked to the group.
- The plan involved drone attacks on nearby buildings to cause panic and then shooting high-value targets.
- An informant was the mother of one suspect who reported concerns about his firearms purchases and communications.
- The group used social media apps like TikTok, Signal, Instagram, and Discord to organize.
- The accused lived in different states including California, Missouri, and Nebraska.
- The event had about 4,300 attendees including senior officials, and celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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