DOJ indicts eight men for plotting sniper attack at White House UFC event
The Department of Justice unsealed charges against eight individuals accused of conspiring to murder the President and Vice President during a mixed martial arts event. A federal grand jury returned the indictment following an investigation into a planned sniper and drone assault at the UFC Freedom 250 gathering. Authorities allege the group intended to target government officials and public figures during the competition held on the White House grounds. The charges include terrorism and murder conspiracy related to the thwarted plot. Prosecutors detailed the allegations in a public briefing outlining the scope of the probe. The eight men now face federal prosecution for their roles in the alleged attempt to attack the event.
8 indicted in planned sniper attack at White House UFC 250 event, DOJ says8 indicted in White House UFC event attack plot8 men indicted in alleged plot to attack UFC 250 event at White House
