DOJ Arrests Five in Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

Why it matters locally: The alleged plot targeting a White House event directly impacts the safety and security of the District of Columbia as the host city for the federal government. Agencies like the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would be on high alert following such threats.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Justice Department announced the arrest of five individuals in connection with an alleged plot to attack a scheduled Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House this weekend. Authorities apprehended the suspects. An arrest document from the Justice Department identifies one of the individuals as a 19-year-old man from Ohio. This individual stated he had been developing the attack plan. He further indicated his collaboration with a group of extremists. The document characterizes these individuals as holding both ultra-religious and anti-government views. Ali Rogin reported the details.