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Capitol riot Edward Kelley attack FBI assassinate.

This image from U.S. Capitol Police video, contained in the statement of facts supporting the arrest warrant for Edward Kelley, and annotated by the source, shows Kelley entering the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (Justice Department via AP)

Military veteran gets a life sentence for plotting an FBI attack after his Jan. 6 arrest

A military veteran has been sentenced to life in prison for plotting to attack an FBI office and assassinate law enforcement officers. That sentenced was imposed Wednesday on Edward Kelley during a hearing in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prosecutors say Kelley planned the attacks in retaliation for his arrest on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Kelley was one of the first rioters to breach the building that day. Authorities say Kelley later made plans with another man to attack the FBI office in Knoxville using improvised explosive devices attached to vehicles and drones.

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