Edward Kelley, who received a pardon from Trump for his participation in the January 6 Capitol riots, still faces legal consequences for separate plotting charges related to threats against federal agents. The US District Judge ruled that Kelley's actions, which involved creating a kill list and conspiracy to murder FBI personnel, were independent of the Capitol events. Prosecutors presented audio evidence of Kelley planning attacks on law enforcement, indicating serious criminal conduct that occurred well after the insurrection.
Edward Kelley, convicted in a plot to kill federal agents, remains liable despite being pardoned by Trump for his role in the January 6 insurrection.
US District Judge Thomas Varlan ruled that Kelley's plotting charges were separate from his involvement in the Capitol riots and therefore not pardoned.
Prosecutors produced recordings of Kelley instructing accomplices to attack and kill agents, showcasing the gravity of his intentions beyond the Capitol incident.
A cooperating defendant testified against Kelley, detailing their plans including utilizing car bombs, drones, and targeted assassinations of FBI agents.
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