"Ryan Michael English, 24, admitted to attempting to assassinate then-Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent and to carrying a dangerous weapon on Capitol grounds, according to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Ferris Pirro."
"Under a plea agreement signed last Wednesday, the first charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of $10,000, while the second carries up to five years and a $250,000 fine."
"English allegedly told police that he stopped at a library in Chevy Chase, Maryland, on his way to the city and learned of Bessent's confirmation the following day - that's when he decided to make him the target."
Ryan Michael English, 24, pleaded guilty to federal charges for attempting to assassinate then-Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent at the U.S. Capitol. He admitted to carrying a dangerous weapon and incendiary devices on Capitol grounds. English approached a Capitol Police officer to turn himself in, stating his intent to kill Bessent. He also considered targeting other political figures. Under a plea agreement, he faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for one charge and up to five years for the other.
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