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2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guilty
By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 2 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 San Antonio
The alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event has implications for San Antonio 's own large public gatherings, such as festivals and sporting events. While the plot was foiled before it could be carried out, it raises concerns about the potential for similar threats in other cities. San Antonio's law enforcement and event organizers may need to re-examine their security protocols to prevent such attacks. The fact that the suspects were able to amass a significant amount of firearms, explosives, and other equipment also highlights the need for stricter regulations and monitoring of such materials in Bexar County. As the trial of the two defendants approaches, San Antonio residents will be watching to see how the case unfolds and what measures are taken to prevent similar plots in the future. The city's own experiences with hosting large events will likely inform its response to this threat.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? 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...
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