East TN man gets life sentence for ‘kill list’ of FBI agents involved in Jan. 6 investigation
Share this @internewscast.com

An East Tennessee man from Knoxville has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction in a plot to murder federal agents at the FBI Knoxville Field Office. Edward Kelley, hailing from Maryville, Tenn., had his request to dismiss the case rejected by a judge earlier this year.

Kelley was found guilty of conspiracy to murder federal employees, solicitation to commit violent acts, and threatening a federal official. Authorities discovered that while awaiting trial for his part in the January 6 US Capitol riot, Kelley collaborated with another individual to devise a scheme targeting law enforcement officers probing the incident.

According to court documents, Kelley had compiled a “kill list” of FBI agents and related personnel involved in the investigation. His associate, Austin Carter, who admitted guilt in 2023, revealed that they planned to strike the Knoxville FBI Field Office with car bombs and “drones equipped with incendiary devices.” Carter’s testimony also detailed their intentions to target FBI staff at their residences and public venues like cinemas.

Kelley was convicted of 11 charges related to the Capitol riot before President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon more than 1,500 defendants. FBI investigators said he was one of the first people to enter the Capitol that day.

His appeal asserted that the conviction should be dismissed since President Trump’s executive action covered all charges “related to” the events of January 6, 2021. US District Judge Thomas Varlan sided with prosecutors who argued the pardon did not apply to criminal conduct that occurred in Tennessee more than a year later.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Decatur Authorities Share Important Boat Safety Advice Before July 4th

The Fourth of July weather in Central Illinois is forecasted to be…

Senate Megabill Proposes Historic Reductions to Medicaid

Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed the largest cuts to Medicaid since the…

Ethan Chapin’s Family to Attend Court for Kohberger’s Plea Deal Hearing

() The family of Ethan Chapin will be appearing in court on…

Driver Issued Citation After Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-26W, Spilling Chicken Carcasses

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA)— A driver has been cited after a crash…

GOP Megabill Reduces Repayment Options for Student Loan Borrowers

The Senate narrowly approved its spending megabill on Tuesday night. The House…

Could this satellite image reveal Amelia Earhart’s aircraft? Experts suggest it’s feasible

On the 88th anniversary of the disappearance of the trailblazing aviator Amelia…

Utah Mother Facing Charges for Homicide Now Accused of Mortgage Fraud and Money Laundering

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Kamas mother who is accused of…

A recent agreement is altering how athletes are paid — but is it here to stay?

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — College athletic departments and universities nationwide are venturing…

Bob Trammell, Ex-Georgia Democratic Leader, Eyes Attorney General Candidacy

ATLANTA (AP) — A Democratic former legislative leader said Tuesday that he’s…

GHSA Announces All-State Baseball Teams

The Georgia State High School Association has unveiled its All-State baseball teams…

House Republicans Rush for Final Vote on Trump’s Tax Bill, Challenging Opponents

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders are racing toward a Wednesday vote…

Survey Reveals 75% Believe Democracy is Under Significant Threat

(The Hill) – Three-quarters of U.S. adults say the future of democracy…