The U.S. Department of Justice indicted two people on March 9, accusing them of plotting to bomb a New York City protest. Attorney General Pam Bondi described the suspects as "ISIS-inspired terrorists" in a post on X. The indictment alleges an attempted attack, and officials say more details will be released as the investigation continues. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
US Indicts Two Alleged 'ISIS-Inspired' Suspects Over Plot to Bomb New York City Protest
A view of the U.S. Department of Justice, after U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his family sued the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department for $10 billion for disclosing their tax returns, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two people accused of plotting to bomb a protest in New York City, Attorney General Pam Bondi said on March 9. The announcement was made from Washington and described the suspects as "ISIS-inspired terrorists."
"ISIS-inspired terrorists," Bondi wrote on X.
The indictment, filed by federal prosecutors, alleges the two individuals planned and attempted to carry out an attack targeting a public demonstration in New York City. Officials have not released full details of the charges or the suspects' identities in the initial statement.
An indictment is a formal accusation; the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Additional information about the case, including any scheduled hearings and specific counts, is expected as federal authorities continue their investigation.
Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones; writing by Susan Heavey; editing by Michelle Nichols.
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