FBI Arrests 2 More in White House UFC Attack Plot as Defendants Reach 7
Updated
Updated · Department of Justice · Jun 22
FBI Arrests 2 More in White House UFC Attack Plot as Defendants Reach 7
3 articles · Updated · Department of Justice · Jun 22
Summary
William Lee Spartacus Falkner and Jordan W. Rincker were arrested in Washington and Missouri and charged with conspiracy to commit murder over the foiled June 14 UFC Freedom 250 attack plot.
Court filings say Falkner discussed building and piloting explosive-laden drones to drive attendees toward gunmen, while Rincker allegedly handled $1,200 in cash, sent $100 for travel, and supplied a 12-gauge shotgun.
Investigators say the alleged conspiracy aimed to kill senior government officials at the White House event and create enough chaos to help overthrow the U.S. government.
The case grew from a tip by Ohio suspect Tycen Proper's parents about weapons purchases and online activity, and the latest arrests bring the total number of defendants to seven in a multi-state investigation.
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Inside the Disrupted June 2026 White House Attack Plot: Extremist Network, Arrests, and Law Enforcement Response
Overview
In June 2026, law enforcement disrupted a major plot targeting the White House Grounds, uncovering a conspiracy that began months earlier when suspects connected through a TikTok group called 'Vanguard of the Old.' This group, initially sharing workout and tactical videos, soon moved their planning to encrypted Signal chats, forming a network that extended beyond those first charged. Authorities, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, are actively pursuing all involved, as the investigation revealed a broader conspiracy with organized roles and secure communications, highlighting the evolving threat of coordinated extremist plots.