Edward Kelley, a Tennessee man previously convicted for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been found guilty of conspiring to murder FBI agents investigating the incident. Kelley created a 'kill list' targeting 37 agents and shared it with co-conspirator Austin Carter, who pleaded guilty in November 2023. Plans included attacking the FBI office in Knoxville with car bombs and drones. Kelley faces a potential life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for May 7.
Edward Kelley, a Tennessee man previously convicted for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents who investigated him. Kelley, who had created a 'kill list' and planned to attack an FBI office, faces up to life in prison. This verdict follows his earlier conviction for assaulting a police officer and other charges related to the insurrection. Kelley and a co-conspirator, Austin Carter, were charged with conspiracy and retaliation against federal officials, with Carter pleading guilty in November 2023.
Edward Kelley, a convicted Jan. 6 rioter, has been found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents investigating the Capitol insurrection. Kelley, who made a 'kill list' and planned attacks on the Knoxville FBI office, faces up to life in prison. He was previously convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the Capitol riot.
Edward Kelley, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, has been convicted of plotting to murder FBI agents who investigated his involvement in the attack. Kelley, an anti-abortion activist, was found guilty of conspiracy to murder, solicitation to commit violence, and threatening federal officials. The trial, held in Knoxville, Tennessee, revealed that Kelley and co-defendant Austin Carter planned to target FBI employees involved in his case. Kelley will be sentenced for the murder plot in May, following his sentencing for the Capitol riot in April.
