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Life Sentence Sought for Jan. 6 Rioter's Murder Plot

6/19/2025

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Federal prosecutors are pushing for a life sentence for Edward Kelley, a Jan. 6 rioter found guilty of plotting to murder FBI agents. Despite receiving a presidential pardon, Kelley's lack of remorse and his plans to target law enforcement in Tennessee raise serious concerns about public safety, prompting prosecutors to argue he should not escape justice.

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Federal prosecutors are pushing for a life sentence for Edward Kelley, a Jan. 6 rioter found guilty of plotting to murder FBI agents. Despite receiving a presidential pardon, Kelley's lack of remorse and his plans to target law enforcement in Tennessee raise serious concerns about public safety, prompting prosecutors to argue he should not escape justice.