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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump’s UFC show

Investigators say the group discussed explosive drones, sniper teams and escape routes, and federal prosecutors now say seven people face charges.

  • Federal authorities announced the arrests of two additional suspects in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event held at the White House on June 14. The suspects face conspiracy-to-commit-murder charges.
  • Investigators say the group discussed using drones, firearms, and other tactics to target the event and create chaos. Court documents indicate the FBI disrupted the plan before any attack was carried out.
  • The investigation began after authorities received information about suspicious activity, leading to multiple arrests across several states. Officials say the broader inquiry remains ongoing.
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2 more arrested in alleged White House UFC plot

Two more people have been arrested in connection with what federal law enforcement have said was a plot to attack the "UFC Freedom 250" event in front of the White House earlier this month on President Trump's 80th birthday. Court filings show that on Friday, William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Wash., was charged with...

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