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Read the Charges in the Gracie Mansion Attack
- Balat and Kayumi were charged after attempting to detonate two improvised devices near Gracie Mansion during protests in Manhattan.
- The charges include attempted provision of material support to ISIS and use of a weapon of mass destruction.
- Investigators say Balat ignited a device and dropped a second device near police, leading to their arrest.
- The FBI affidavit notes the devices contained TATP, a highly sensitive explosive.
- Balat allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State after arrest and wrote notes referencing ISIS.
- The affidavit describes background on ISIS and its designation as a foreign terrorist organization.
- Protests described as 'Stop the Islamic Takeover' and counter-protest 'Run Nazis Out' occurred near Gracie Mansion.
- Balat and Kayumi were arrested on-site and transported to the NYPD precinct for questioning.
- Balat and Kayumi are alleged to have traveled interstate, with notes found linking to explosive materials.
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