Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, North Carolina, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and assault in connection with an alleged plot to attack Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Texas. She is being held on $10 million bond at the Davidson County jail.

According to court documents, Hicks allegedly conspired with two men to attack the synagogue on April 21, 2028, with the goal of killing "as many Jews as possible by driving through a congregation." The two other suspects are identified only by their first names in the warrants, and their arrest status remains unclear.

District Court Judge Carlton Terry justified the high bond Wednesday, citing concerns that the other suspects remain at large and that allowing Hicks to communicate with them or their associates "puts lives at risk." Senior Assistant District Attorney Alan Martin indicated there had been concerns Tuesday about a potential imminent threat to the Houston synagogue.

Congregation Beth Israel, founded in the 1850s and recognized as the oldest Jewish house of worship in Texas, closed Wednesday as a precautionary measure after Houston police informed congregation leadership of the threats. The synagogue also operates an elementary school.

No motive for the alleged plot has been disclosed in court documents. Martin stated he has no information about why the Houston synagogue, located more than 1,000 miles from Lexington, would have been targeted. Hicks' court-appointed attorney, Chad Freeman, told media the case is in early stages and indicated her age could be a factor in her defense.

Hicks' next court hearing is scheduled for May 13. The investigation is ongoing.