Eight Individuals Face Terrorism Charges Following White House UFC Attack Conspiracy

Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack – Federal authorities have brought terrorism-related charges against eight men connected to a sophisticated plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 celebration at the White House. The alleged scheme aimed to assassinate government officials and other prominent figures during the high-profile mixed martial arts event held last month.

Charges and Potential Sentences

The accused, ranging in age from 19 to 32 years old, each face multiple counts including conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists. Additional charges encompass conspiracy to commit murder on federal government territory and conspiracy to murder a federal government official. Should convictions be secured on the murder charges, each defendant could receive life imprisonment. The terrorism-related charges carry potential penalties of up to fifteen years in prison.

Discovery of the Plot

The conspiracy came to light when Tycen J Proper’s mother contacted local law enforcement on June 10. Her concerns centered on her son’s substantial firearms acquisitions and online exchanges with a group identifying itself as composed of former military personnel and Christians. According to prosecutors, these communications covered various grievances including government corruption, the handling of Epstein files, concerns about data centers consuming community water supplies, and other governmental actions.

Proper reportedly told authorities that the group wanted to “jumpstart a revolution in the United States” through their planned attack on the event.

The Attack Plan

Federal prosecutors outlined an elaborate strategy involving multiple phases. The initial assault would utilize drones loaded with explosives to strike nearby structures while simultaneously targeting “high value targets” with gunfire. The drone attacks were designed to create chaos and funnel the evacuating crowd toward a waiting sniper team positioned to exploit the confusion. Following this opening phase, a “second wave” of attackers was allegedly prepared to breach the White House perimeter. The invite-only gathering on the South Lawn drew approximately 4,300 attendees, including President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, senior cabinet members, and congressional lawmakers.

Targets and Recruitment Methods

Court documents concerning Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez revealed that the conspirators identified several potential targets beyond the president and vice president. These included Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, and various elected officials, though not every named individual attended the UFC event. Proper reportedly acknowledged his role in organizing the assault, informing investigators that group members began coordinating in March. Recruitment occurred primarily through TikTok, with planning conducted across multiple digital platforms including Signal, Instagram, and Discord.

The Accused and Their Locations

Beyond Proper and Alvarez, the eight charged individuals include Daniel K Eskridge, William LS Falkner, Jordan W Rincker, Bryan O Roa, Michael A Thomas, and Chandler D Scaggs. Scaggs was apprehended in West Virginia earlier this week, bringing the total number of arrests to nine when including Alexander Iniguez Mercado. Mercado faces separate obstruction of justice charges after allegedly deleting the Signal application from his mobile device following contact with an FBI agent, potentially destroying evidence of his connection to the conspiracy. He has entered a not guilty plea to this charge. Law enforcement records indicate the suspects resided across the nation, with locations spanning from California through Missouri and Nebraska.

Historical Context

The UFC celebration coincided with President Trump’s eightieth birthday. The event occurred two months following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner that Trump attended, and one month after a man was killed by Secret Service agents who opened fire at a White House checkpoint.