Eight Indicted in Drone-and-Sniper Plot to Strike White House During UFC Event
Eight defendants from six states face conspiracy charges for a drone-and-sniper plot against the White House timed to the UFC Freedom 250 event, naming the President, Vice President, and five members of Congress as intended targets.
FAI Cell Claims Parcel Bomb Sent to Leonardo SpA Defense Chief Executive in Rome
Designated US FTO the FAI claimed a June 27 parcel bomb targeting the chief executive of Leonardo SpA, Italy's top NATO defense contractor, three weeks after the designation and one day before a State Department ministerial targeting the group.
Jersey City Acid Attack Injures Six Women; Three Teen Girls Charged
Three Jersey City teenagers on a moped threw sulfuric acid at six women in June; all six were burned and one sustained serious facial injuries, with three juvenile suspects now charged with aggravated assault.
Wildfire Smoke Drives Hazardous Air Quality for 124 Million Americans Across 12 States
Canadian and Minnesota wildfire smoke has driven hazardous air quality conditions across 12 states for an estimated 124 million Americans, canceling court sessions and school programs and triggering statewide alerts, with the event forecast to persist through at least July 17.
Greek Anarchist Cell Kills One in Coordinated IED Attack on Ruling-Party Politicians
Three Greek anarchists were arrested July 12 for a July 1 gas-canister IED attack on three New Democracy party politicians' homes in Thessaloniki that killed one woman and wounded four others, with roughly 30 additional network members still under investigation.
Atlanta US Attorney Announces Four Simultaneous Federal Prosecutions for Antisemitic Threats Including Threats Against Law Enforcement Technology Firm
The Northern District of Georgia announced four federal prosecutions for antisemitic threats on July 12-13, including threats targeting Flock Safety, a widely used law enforcement license plate reader vendor.