8 indicted in alleged White House lawn attack plot tied to MMA event
Federal prosecutors say eight people were indicted over an alleged plot that used a mixed martial arts event as a cover to attack the White House lawn and named high-profile targets including a former U.S. president and Israel's prime minister. Authorities say arrests and indictments disrupted the plan; upcoming court filings will clarify scope and possible wider links.
Why it matters: Federal prosecutors say eight people were indicted over an alleged plot that used a mixed martial arts event as a cover to attack the White House lawn and named high-profile targets including a former U.S. president and Israel's prime minister. Authorities say arrests and indictments disrupted the plan; upcoming court filings will clarify scope and possible wider links.