Attempted NYC bombers inspired by ISIS

(The Center Square) — Two Pennsylvania men accused of throwing homemade bombs during a far-right protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home Saturday said they were inspired by ISIS, according to a court complaint.

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were charged Monday with providing material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction, according to Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The men, who remain in custody, also face charges of transportation of explosive materials and unlawful possession of destructive devices, authorities said.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters Monday afternoon the suspects had other attacks planned and referenced the Boston Marathon bombing, allegedly telling investigators they had hoped for a bigger body count.

“These statements, as set forth in the complaint, make clear that this was not random violence,” she said. “This was a planned attack, motivated by extremist ideology and inspired by a viol...