Chicago man charged with obstruction of justice in connection to White House UFC attack plot

A 20-year-old Chicago man has been arrested in connection with a thwarted violent plot targeting a recent Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House.

Alexander Iniguez Mercado was indicted Thursday in federal court for allegedly serving as an administrator and member of Signal messaging groups used to plan a violent attack on the June 14 event, Fox News has learned.

He is one of eight suspects from across multiple states who have been charged in connection with the conspiracy.