A federal court has sentenced a Massachusetts woman to six years and three months in prison following her arrest at the U.S. Capitol. The woman was apprehended after authorities discovered she was in possession of homemade firebombs. According to court records and statements made to law enforcement, the defendant explicitly stated that her objective in traveling to the Capitol was to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

The sentencing concludes a case that drew significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the intended target and the dangerous materials involved. While the defendant admitted to the possession of the incendiary devices and her stated intent, the legal proceedings focused on the severity of the threat posed to a cabinet-level official. The court’s decision to impose a six-year term reflects the gravity of the charges, which included the attempted use of weapons of mass destruction and threats against a federal officer. The defense and prosecution did not publicly dispute the core facts of the incident, though the sentencing hearing addressed the defendant's mental state and the specific logistics of the planned attack. The case remains a focal point for discussions regarding security protocols for government officials and the rising concern over domestic threats against political figures.