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At Least 5 Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack White House During U.F.C. Event
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Authorities have charged at least five individuals following a 19-year-old Ohio man’s revelation of a planned attack on the White House during Ultimate Fighting Championship matches over the weekend.
- FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that multiple suspects are in custody and the planned attacks were thwarted before execution.
- Court documents describe a complex plot involving explosive-laden drones and rifles, although the conspirators lacked explosives and sufficient drones to carry out the plan.
- The 19-year-old suspect, Tycen Proper, and his online associates aimed to "protect" the U.S. by tearing it down and rebuilding it, with some targeting individuals connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
- One accused conspirator, Daniel K. Eskridge from Missouri, reportedly discussed constructing drones and attempting to steal explosives from military facilities to support the attack.
