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 conspiracy to commit murder. The Western District of Missouri also charged Jordan W. Rincker with conspiracy to commit murder after his arrest on Sunday. Neither man has entered a plea.

Federal authorities said they have now identified at least six individuals alleged to have been part of a conspiracy to plan an attack on the White House lawn. Investigators sought out Falkner while looking into online group chats used by the alleged conspirators such as SimpleX.

Earlier this month, Falkner allegedly communicated with three other accused co-conspirators about being able “to procure and operate drones; tactics and drone related strategy; and........

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