The FBI has refused to disclose whether it will take any disciplinary action against the agent who stated that the attack was not a terrorist event.

The FBI agent initially stated that the incident was not a terrorist act, but later retracted the statement.

The FBI has refused to disclose whether it will take any disciplinary action against the agent who stated that the attack was not a terrorist event.
The FBI has refused to disclose whether it will take any disciplinary action against the agent who stated that the attack was not a terrorist event.

The FBI has not disclosed whether it will take disciplinary action against the agent who initially stated that the New Orleans attack was not a terrorist event, before the agency later corrected its statement and classified the incident as a terror investigation.

On Thursday and Friday, Planet Chronicle Digital contacted the FBI's press office and press secretary to inquire about the status of Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan of the New Orleans field office, but did not receive any responses. On Friday morning, Fox Digital tried to reach the FBI press office again, but the voicemail box was full and they were unable to leave a message regarding the inquiry.

During a press conference, Duncan stated that the attack on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning, which occurred as New Year's revelers celebrated the holiday, was not linked to terrorism.

Duncan stated during the presser that we will be assuming the lead in the investigation of this event, which is not a terrorist act.

FBI agent Alethea Duncan
FBI Special Agent Aletha Duncan tells the public in a press conference that the attack in New Orleans was not related to terrorism. (Reuters)

The mayor of New Orleans revealed during a press conference that the city had indeed experienced a terror attack.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell, a Democrat who has been in office since 2018, stated at a press conference that the city of New Orleans was affected by a terrorist attack, and the investigation is ongoing.

The FBI clarified to Fox Digital that on the day of the attack, the FBI released three statements stating that the incident was being investigated as an act of terrorism, in response to criticisms surrounding Duncan's initial assessment that the attack was not connected to terrorism.

An individual drove a car into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing several people and injuring many others. The suspect then interacted with local law enforcement and has since passed away. The FBI is currently leading the investigation into this incident as an act of terrorism, working alongside its partners.

In subsequent press conferences, Duncan stated that the attack is being probed as an act of terrorism.

The FBI has confirmed that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, had an ISIS flag in his truck during the attack. The FBI also stated on Thursday that Jabbar was "inspired" by ISIS but no evidence has been found to suggest that he was directed by ISIS to carry out the attack.

New Orleans press conference
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks to the media during a press conference on Jan. 1, 2025 in New Orleans. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

A 42-year-old Army veteran from Texas was killed after exchanging gunfire with police after driving a truck through a crowd.

The FBI has faced criticism from conservative lawmakers, Trump allies, and voters, including Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn, who argues that the bureau has prioritized DEI practices over fighting crime.

President-elect Trump's source criticized the FBI's mission on Planet Chronicle Digital, stating that there is no room for error and that failure could result in American deaths. The source emphasized the urgency of confirming Kash Patel as soon as possible.

by Emma Colton

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