Transgender Neo-nazi Suspect in Temple Plot to Receive Hormone Therapy in Jail
WHO:
Fox News - A 19-year-old transgender individual, described as an alleged neo-Nazi.
NY Post - The accused is referred to as a would-be terrorist who left behind a white-supremacist manifesto.
WHAT:
Fox News - The individual plotted an attack on a Hindu temple.
Fox News - The firearm intended for the attack malfunctioned.
Fox News - A coworker's tip led to the arrest of the suspect.
NY Post - The individual will receive hormone treatments while in jail, described as a cocktail of medications.
WHERE:
Fox News - The plot involved a Hindu temple, though the specific location is not mentioned.
WHY:
NY Post - The motivations include the individual's alleged neo-Nazi beliefs, as indicated by the white-supremacist manifesto left behind.
HOW:
Fox News - The plot was foiled due to a firearm malfunction and a tip from a coworker.
(UPDATED October 16, 2026 04:01 UTC)
A 19-year-old transgender individual, described as an alleged neo-Nazi, has been arrested for plotting an attack on a Hindu temple after leaving behind a white-supremacist manifesto. The attack was thwarted when the firearm intended for the assault malfunctioned, and a coworker provided a crucial tip to authorities. While in jail, the individual will receive hormone treatments, which are described as a cocktail of medications.