Teenagers Accused of White House Attack Plot | Columbus News

Two teens, 19-year-old Tycen Proper and 21-year-old Chandler Scaggs, face federal conspiracy charges for allegedly plotting a deadly attack on a White House UFC event—using drones and snipers to destabilize the government. The scheme, uncovered just four days before the UFC Freedom 250 celebration marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, involved explosive drones and gunfire against fleeing attendees. Rooted in extreme conspiracy theories, the alleged plot underscores the real-world dangers of radicalization. The trial for the eight accused, including Proper and Scaggs, begins September 14, as authorities race to uncover the full scope of the conspiracy—thanks to swift law enforcement action, a potential catastrophe was averted. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/691bc512fa64f588