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PBS NewsHour correspondent Ali Rogin, photographed 24 July 2024, in Arlington VA. Photo by Mike Morgan.

Five Arrested in Connection to Planned Attack on UFC Event

2 weeks ago 0

Justice Department Action

The Justice Department announced the arrest of five individuals intending to launch an attack on the upcoming UFC event scheduled at the White House this weekend. This operation highlights the vigilant measures in place to ensure public safety.

Details of the Arrest

Among the arrested, a 19-year-old from Ohio confessed to planning the attack alongside a group of extremists. This group reportedly holds ultra-religious and anti-government ideologies, raising substantial concerns about the motivations behind the planned violence.

Reporter Profile

Ali Rogin’s Credentials

Ali Rogin is known for her insightful reporting on the Supreme Court and America’s judicial landscape for PBS News Hour. She earned recognition with a Peabody Award in 2021 for her coverage of global effects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her journalistic prowess has been acknowledged with two Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association. She contributed to Emmy-nominated teams covering critical events, such as the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections.

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