Two Teens Plead Not Guilty in ISIS-Inspired Gracie Mansion Bombing Plot
Two teenagers pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges they threw homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion, the New York City mayor's home, in what prosecutors say was an ISIS-inspired terror attack.
Two teenagers appeared in court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges stemming from a failed bomb attack at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor.
Prosecutors say the teens brought homemade explosives to an anti-Islam protest outside the mansion and tried to detonate them. The attack was inspired by ISIS, according to federal charges.
The bombing attempt failed, and no one was injured. But the case has raised new questions about homegrown terrorism and security around elected officials.
Gracie Mansion sits on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and has been the mayor's official residence since 1942. The historic home is located in Carl Schurz Park along the East River.
Both suspects are being held as the case moves forward. Details about their identities and specific charges are still emerging as the investigation continues.
This case shows how terror groups still inspire attacks on American soil, even by young people. It also highlights ongoing security concerns around government officials and their homes.
The case will proceed through federal court as prosecutors build their terrorism case against both teens.
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