Two men accused of bringing explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion told authorities they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, according to a court complaint described by law enforcement officials.
The allegation appears in a criminal complaint that outlines what investigators say the suspects told them after being taken into custody. Authorities say the pair arrived at a protest location near the mayor’s residence with explosive material.
The complaint states that the men expressed sympathies aligned with Islamic State and described their actions as influenced by the group. Officials have not released additional details in the source information about the type of protest, the specific explosives involved, or whether anyone was injured.
New York City’s mayoral residence is commonly referred to as the mayoral mansion and is a high security location. Investigators typically treat threats and suspicious activity near such sites with heightened caution, given the potential risk to public safety and public officials.
The court filing is part of the early stages of a criminal case. Complaints generally provide the basis for charges and include summaries of investigative findings, including statements attributed to suspects, as well as other information gathered by law enforcement.
The AP report, citing authorities, indicates the case centers on what investigators found and what the men allegedly said about their motivation. The complaint’s references to Islamic State sympathies will likely be examined as the case moves through court proceedings.
Further information on charges, court dates, or legal representation was not included in the source details provided. Authorities have not shared additional evidence or broader context beyond what is described in the complaint.