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2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guilty
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and sniper plot to attack President Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show on the White House lawn pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal conspiracy charges.
Clothed in jail garb and shackled, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Oh...
Key takeaway Clothed in jail garb and shackled, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio, and Chandler Scaggs, 21, of Chapmanville, West Virginia, entered the pleas before U.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents may wonder how this alleged plot affects their community, given the Twin Cities' history of hosting high-profile events. Although the planned attack was targeted at a White House event, the fact that suspects were from various states, including some in the Midwest, raises questions about potential local connections. The indictment's mention of grievances over government corruption and data centers could also resonate with some Minneapolis residents, who have expressed concerns about the environmental impact of local data centers. As the trial approaches, Minneapolis will likely be watching to see if any local ties to the alleged conspirators are revealed, and how this case might influence security measures for future events in the city. The outcome of the trial, scheduled to begin September 14, will be closely monitored by law enforcement and event organizers in the Twin Cities area.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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Clothed in jail garb and shackled, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Oh...
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