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DHS ID's Alleged 'Ringleader' of Failed Plot Targeting White House UFC ... AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Update June 19, 2026, 7:33 a.m. ET: This article was updated with additional info about the suspects; Originally published June 17, 2026 at 10:17 a.m. The Department of Justice has charged five men with plotting a mass-casualty attack targeting government officials and thousands more gathered for the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House Sunday night. The Plot As reported on Wednesday’s AM Update , the investigation remaining ongoing and investigators are now examining a much larger network of potential participants. According to federal court filings, the plot called for drones carrying explosives to detonate near the north side of the White House grounds, triggering panic and forcing thousands of spectators and government officials to flee south. That is when, investigators allege, a team of snipers would have been waiting to open fire on the escaping crowd. Federal law-enforcement sources told Fox News and The New York Post that a second wave of attackers then planned to storm the White House gates. Federal authorities first learned about the plans when a suspect’s mot…

Inside the Alleged Plot To Make UFC White House Event a ... - Newsweek By Jordan King Reporter 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Newly unsealed court affidavits offer the clearest picture yet of how investigators say a group of men planned a coordinated attack on a UFC event held on the White House grounds, an alleged plot built around drones, sniper positions and crowd manipulation. The filings against five suspects, reviewed by Newsweek , include maps marked with operational positions, screenshots of encrypted group chats and photographs of firearms and tactical equipment. Together, they lay out what prosecutors describe as a multiphase attack plan against politicians and other "high‑value targets" attending Sunday's event in Washington, D.C. One of the maps recovered by investigators appears to show proposed sniper and drone positions around the White House, with handwritten notes instructing members to "position your teams in the purple dots" and identifying what was described as an "easy out into the river." Read More on News ... The group …

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Now 66° Fri 74° Sat 72° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Federal authorities say they stopped what they described as a multi-phase terror plot aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 event this past weekend, including plans to use explosive drones and snipers. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he described as premature public disclosure, saying, “Kash Patel went and put this on X and, notified all these individuals that they're being looked at before they were ever arrested.” (TNND) The FBI thwarted the alleged attack, which authorities said would have involved explosive drones striking the South Lawn and snipers shooting people as they fled. Five suspects have beenarrestedin four states. The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, reported that at least 10 other people are wanted in connection with the allegedplot. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he describe…

What we know about the plot to attack UFC White House event? CRIME Criminal Investigations Add Topic 5 suspects arrested in UFC attack plot. What to know about the investigation Jeanine Santucci USA TODAY June 17, 2026, 11:56 a.m. ET Hear this story As President Donald Trump was preparing to spend his 80th birthday ringside at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, constructing a huge arena on the South Lawn of the White House over several weeks, a group with anti-government ideologies was planning an elaborate attack to kill government officials, authorities have revealed. The FBI announced on June 16 it had stopped a potential plot to target the UFC event at the White House on two days earlier and had arrested at least five people allegedly involved. The suspects, who prepared to travel to the Washington, DC, area from all over the country, made their plans over social media and in group chats, according to federal charging documents. Their plan was thwarted when one of the group members, a 19-year-old living at home with his parents, was turned in to local police by his parents for concerning behavior and firearms purchases. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FB…

Now 66° Fri 74° Sat 72° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Federal authorities say they stopped what they described as a multi-phase terror plot aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 event this past weekend, including plans to use explosive drones and snipers. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he described as premature public disclosure, saying, “Kash Patel went and put this on X and, notified all these individuals that they're being looked at before they were ever arrested.” (TNND) The FBI thwarted the alleged attack, which authorities said would have involved explosive drones striking the South Lawn and snipers shooting people as they fled. Five suspects have beenarrestedin four states. The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, reported that at least 10 other people are wanted in connection with the allegedplot. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he describe…

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Eight charged with murder conspiracy over alleged White House UFC attack plot <p>Group accused of planning sniper and drone attack on Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show in June</p><p>Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.</p><p>The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provide material support to terrorists and a second to commit murder on federal government territory and to murder a federal government official.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/09/white-house-ufc-drone-attack-plot">Continue reading...</a>

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Now 66° Fri 74° Sat 72° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Federal authorities say they stopped what they described as a multi-phase terror plot aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 event this past weekend, including plans to use explosive drones and snipers. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he described as premature public disclosure, saying, “Kash Patel went and put this on X and, notified all these individuals that they're being looked at before they were ever arrested.” (TNND) The FBI thwarted the alleged attack, which authorities said would have involved explosive drones striking the South Lawn and snipers shooting people as they fled. Five suspects have beenarrestedin four states. The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, reported that at least 10 other people are wanted in connection with the allegedplot. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he describe…

Ohio man charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot - WLWT What we know about the Ohio man charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot What we know about the Ohio man charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot BY HOUR. THAT AND MORE COMING UP HERE IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. STEPHEN. THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE APPRECIATE IT. NOW TO THAT BREAKING NEWS. MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE IN CUSTODY AFTER THE FBI SAYS IT FOILED WHAT THEY CALL A PLANNED ATTACK AT SUNDAY’S UFC FIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE, THE AGENCY SAYING IT ARRESTED FIVE PEOPLE, ONE OF THEM FROM OHIO. WLWT NEWS FIVE’S MEGAN MITCHELL JOINING US FROM THE STUDIO WITH THE LATEST. MEGAN. YEAH. KELLY AND STEVEN. DOCUMENTS OBTAINED BY WLWT REVEAL AGENTS ARRESTED THIS MAN. THIS IS 19 YEAR OLD TYSON PROPER AND THE FBI CINCINNATI FIELD OFFICE CONFIRMS THAT HE WAS ARRESTED IN CENTRAL OHIO. NOW, THE OTHER SUSPECTS HERE WERE ARRESTED IN MISSOURI AND CALIFORNIA. FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL SAYS AGENTS FIRST LEARNED ABOUT THIS POSSIBLE THREAT LAST WEDNESDAY, FOUR DAYS BEFORE THAT, MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA ON THE WHITE HOUSE’S SOUTH LAWN. THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL THREAT, NOT IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSED. OHIO GOVERNOR MIKE DEWINE WAS ASKED ABOUT THIS…

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Two Riverside County men charged in foiled UFC White House plot CALIFORNIA UFC White House plot foiled; 2 California men charged Josh Meyer Jeanine Santucci USA TODAY NETWORK Updated June 16, 2026, 9:47 a.m. PT Two Inland Empire men are among multiple suspects arrested in a thwarted plot to carry out a mass-casualty attack targeting a high-profile UFC event on the White House lawn, federal authorities said. Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas, both Riverside County residents, were taken into custody and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, according to authorities. Their alleged involvement is part of a broader, multi-state case in which federal investigators say a group of mostly young suspects planned to use explosive-laden drones and sniper fire to attack crowds gathered in Washington, D.C. Fox News first identified the two California suspects. Federal officials say the plot was disrupted days before the event, with the FBI describing the coordinated intervention as having “stopped [the attack] cold.” This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more details. Multi-state plot tied to encrypted chats and online radicalization in UFC White House attack plot case In…

FILE – President Donald Trump arrives at the arena for the UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: July 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT | UPDATED: July 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM EDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JULIE CARR SMYTH and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provide material support to terrorists and a second to commit murder on federal government territory and to murder a federal government official. It remains unclear from the court records how close the would-be attackers could have come to being able to carry out the plan had it not been thwarted. According to the new indictment, the plot began in May, when the group began amassing money, firearms, ammunition, body armor, explosives, drones, medical equipment, communications equipment and other items. It was…

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

Now 66° Fri 74° Sat 72° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Federal authorities say they stopped what they described as a multi-phase terror plot aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 event this past weekend, including plans to use explosive drones and snipers. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he described as premature public disclosure, saying, “Kash Patel went and put this on X and, notified all these individuals that they're being looked at before they were ever arrested.” (TNND) The FBI thwarted the alleged attack, which authorities said would have involved explosive drones striking the South Lawn and snipers shooting people as they fled. Five suspects have beenarrestedin four states. The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, reported that at least 10 other people are wanted in connection with the allegedplot. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he describe…

Five in custody over alleged plot to disrupt White House UFC event Five people are in custody after law enforcement thwarted an alleged plot to attack Sunday’sUFC cage fightthat drew thousands of spectators to the White House lawn, the Department of Justiceannounced Tuesday afternoon. The announcement expanded the number of people known to be in custody on charges after a criminal complaint unsealed earlier Tuesday revealed that Tycen Proper, a 19-year-old Ohio man, has been charged with multiple felony counts in connection with the alleged plot. The additional people in custody include Bryan Omar Roa, 24, and Michael Alan Thomas, 32, both of California; Daniel Eskridge, 32, of Missouri; and Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Nebraska. A preliminary search of Proper’s cellphone by investigators revealed “chats on Signal groups that laid out detailed plans to conduct an attack in Washington, D.C. with several unidentified confederates,” according to an FBI affidavit supporting the complaint. This criminal complaint was signed on June 12, two days prior to the UFC fight. Proper’s mother told police on June 10 that she was concerned about his recent behavior, including firearms p…

Now 66° Fri 74° Sat 72° byThe National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Federal authorities say they stopped what they described as a multi-phase terror plot aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 event this past weekend, including plans to use explosive drones and snipers. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he described as premature public disclosure, saying, “Kash Patel went and put this on X and, notified all these individuals that they're being looked at before they were ever arrested.” (TNND) The FBI thwarted the alleged attack, which authorities said would have involved explosive drones striking the South Lawn and snipers shooting people as they fled. Five suspects have beenarrestedin four states. The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, reported that at least 10 other people are wanted in connection with the allegedplot. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam told The National News Desk the FBI’s actions were “a good thing” and praised the bureau for moving quickly. But he criticized what he describe…

Office of Public Affairs | Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to ... Press Release Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill Government Officials and Others Attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship at White House Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs The Justice Department announced today charges against five men for an alleged plot to carry out an attack to kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event held at the White House last Sunday. The FBI launched an investigation into the plot and identified a group of conspirators who procured weapons and made plans to carry out the attack. The FBI made arrests over the weekend in Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California. The investigation remains ongoing. “The FBI, our law enforcement partners and our U.S. Attorneys did what they do every day to make America Safe through quick response and vigilance in investigating, disrupting, and dismantling this alleged plan before it could be carried out,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “We will take immediate and aggressive action to identif…

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…

What we know about two SoCal men arrested in alleged plot to attack ... Alex Pereira, far right, is attended to as Ciryl Gane lies in the center of the octagon during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (Pool / Getty Images) By Brittny Mejia and Grace Toohey June 17, 2026 11:58 AM PT 33 6 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Two men from the Inland Empire have been arrested and charged in what federal officials described as a plot to kill government officials and others at the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House last weekend. The two Southern Californians are among five co-conspirators arrested across the country in the murder scheme that authorities said appeared to have been motivated by antigovernment ideology. Here’s what we know so far about the men and the plot: Who are they? Michael Alan Thomas, 32, was arrested in San Bernardino County’s Piñon Hil…

Ohio suspect arrested as UFC terror plot ‘stopped cold’ by FBI Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A 19-year-old Ohio man is among multiple suspects under arrest and accused of taking part in “planned attacks” at Sunday’s UFC cage-fighting show at the White House for President Donald Trump’s birthday, according to the FBI and court records unsealed Tuesday. Agents with the Cincinnati division arrested Tycen Proper of Knox County last week. Others were arrested in California and Missouri, according to federal officials, as the investigation continues. Proper is held without bond at the Franklin County Jail on four felony charges that could send him to prison for decades, if not the rest of his life: Conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Attempted murder of a federal official, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. This charge has a mandatory minimum of 5 years and a maximum of life imprisonment. Receipt or transfer of a firearm that will be used to commit a felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. …

Now 71° Wed 73° Thu 82° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —At least five men are facing charges as the feds investigate a plot targeting Sunday'sWhite HouseUFC eventand more arrests could be coming. FBIDirector Kash Patel first posted about the investigation on social media Tuesday morning, after reports about the plot. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." RELATED |Secret Service, FBI stop drone plot targeting UFC event at White House Deputy Director of the Secret Service Matt Quinn later held a news conference, adding some details on the scheme to attack the event on the south lawn of the White House. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security pla…