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Tennessee Man Convicted of Conspiring to Kill Federal Investigators Following Capitol Riot

Edward Kelley, convicted of conspiracy to murder federal employees, awaits sentencing after planning attacks against investigators involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 10:34 PM ET

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Edward Kelley, 35, from Tennessee, has been convicted for plotting to murder federal investigators following his participation in the January 6 Capitol riot. Prosecutors revealed Kelley developed a 'kill list' targeting FBI agents and orchestrated plans for violent attacks, including car bombings at the FBI office and targeted assassinations. He faces a potential life sentence in May. The case sheds light on the extreme sentiments stemming from the Capitol riot, which has seen over 1,400 arrests. Kelley’s case is notably linked to sentiments concerning pardons anticipated for some rioters if Trump is re-elected.

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