
WASHINGTON — A Jan. 6 defendant who plotted to murder FBI special agents who investigated him over his actions at the Capitol was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Edward Kelley was convicted in November of conspiracy to murder employees of the United States; solicitation to commit a crime of violence; and influencing or retaliating against federal officials by threat.
Main Idea: Edward Kelley was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to kill FBI agents who investigated him after Jan. 6.
Key Points:
The murder plot against FBI agents shows a real risk of violence against law enforcement and can raise public fear and security costs for taxpayers.
The life sentence may deter similar attacks and reassure communities that threats against federal workers are punished.
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Central defendant sentenced to life in prison for plotting to kill FBI special agents.
His pardon is a major issue in the article and is central to Kelley's defense argument.
The agents Kelley plotted to murder were FBI special agents, making the bureau a core institution in the.
Prosecutors argued the pardon did not cover the conduct and sought life in prison.
Named co-conspirator who pleaded guilty and is scheduled to be sentenced.
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