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2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guilty
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
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, Ohio, and Chandler Scaggs...
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 Waco
The alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event has significant implications for the Waco community, particularly in terms of public safety and the potential for extremist activity in the area. Although the defendants are from out of state, the fact that they were able to amass a large amount of firearms, ammunition, and explosives raises concerns about the ease of access to such materials in the country. As a community that values public events and gatherings, Waco residents should be aware of the potential risks and take comfort in the fact that law enforcement officials were able to disrupt the plot before it could be carried out. The case also highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to prevent such threats from materializing. As the trial approaches, Waco residents will be watching to see how the case unfolds and what measures are being taken to prevent similar plots in the future.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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