Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, New York, appeared in federal court on Aug. 20, 2026, after being charged in connection with an ISIS-inspired plot that the government says targeted the New York State Capitol.
According to court filings, Bowie is charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, specifically ISIS. Her initial appearance in federal court took place on the day the charges were made public.
The charges stem from what prosecutors characterize as an effort to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The indictment identifies the intended target as the New York State Capitol, and the charge filed against Bowie is attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
No additional details about the alleged plot, evidence, or potential penalties were provided in the initial court announcement. The matter is proceeding through the federal court system following Bowie’s appearance.
This case was disclosed in a federal press release published on Aug. 20, 2026. Bowie’s arraignment and any subsequent court proceedings will follow the standard federal process after an initial appearance.
The charging documents formally allege that Bowie attempted to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization—ISIS—and that the alleged conduct was connected to a plot described as targeting the New York State Capitol.