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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Massachusetts woman sentenced to six years for plot against Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

A federal court sentenced a Massachusetts woman to six years in prison after she admitted to bringing homemade firebombs to the U.S. Capitol with the intent to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The sentencing took place on Tuesday following her admission to law enforcement.

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Why It Matters

The sentencing concludes a criminal case involving a direct threat against a high-ranking federal official at the U.S. Capitol.

Key Facts

  • The defendant was sentenced to just over six years in prison.
  • The defendant admitted to bringing homemade firebombs to the U.S. Capitol.
  • The stated intent of the defendant was to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
  • The sentencing occurred on Tuesday.

Who's Mentioned

personScott Bessent“U.S. Treasury Secretary and target of the plot”personBrendan Horan“Assistant U.S. Attorney”personMike Johnson“House Speaker and alleged secondary target”other26“Age of the defendant”personRudolph Contreras“U.S. District Judge presiding over the case”locationU.S. Capitol“Site of the incident”personMaria Jacob“Defense attorney for Riley English”organizationHeritage Foundation“Conservative think tank and alleged target”personLuigi Mangione“Individual cited by defendant as an influence”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary and alleged secondary target”personRiley English“Defendant sentenced for attempted assassination plot”locationMassachusetts“Home state of the defendant”