The FBI has publicly identified an additional suspect in the alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., after court documents were unsealed Monday in the Western District of Missouri.The newly unsealed criminal complaint names Missouri defendant Jordan W.Rincker as an alleged member of the conspiracy, bringing the total number of publicly identified defendants to six.
Five suspects were charged mid-June in connection with the alleged plot.The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones to hit buildings near the event, force a mass evacuation and steer crowds toward a prestaged sniper team, FBI officials said.A "second wave" was then allegedly planned to storm the White House gate, according to FBI officials.The five suspects charged in an alleged plot targeting President Donald Trump and other officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.From left: Daniel K.
Eskridge, Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, Bryan Omar Roa, Michael Alan Thomas and Tycen C.Proper.
(Jacquelyn Martin- Pool/Getty Images)5 CHILLING DETAILS FROM THE ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE ATTACK PLOT TIED TO UFC EVENTProsecutors said the plotters met around March through a TikTok community known as "Vanguard of the Old" where participants shared workout videos and tactical content before moving to encrypted Signal chats.According to the newly unsealed complaint, members of the conspiracy allegedly agreed to commit murder on the White House grounds and surrounding area during the UFC Freedom 250 event.The complaint alleges the conspiracy operated from approximately March through June 21.Federal investigators allege members acquired firearms, ammunition, ballistic gear and other tactical equipment in preparation for the attack. The complaint claims Tycen Proper allegedly acquired several boxes of ammunition, plate carriers, rifles and tactical clothing, while Daniel Eskridge allegedly obtained multiple firearms, a helmet and a ballistic vest.'SOMETHING BIG': FEDS REVE...