Edward Kelley, a Trump supporter, is facing charges related to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Federal prosecutors have revealed that he may have been armed during the breach, which is contrary to claims made by some that the rioters were unarmed. Kelley’s trial also includes charges related to obstructing an official proceeding, civil disorder, and other misdemeanors. During the riot, Kelley was seen at the forefront of the mob pointing at Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman. He further displayed troubling behavior by taking selfies in the Senate chamber and urging his wife to use an encrypted app. Kelley is also implicated in a murder plot involving FBI agents investigating him on the Jan. 6 charges. Prosecutors have presented evidence showing that Kelley purchased ammunition and gas masks leading up to the attack and wore a concealed holster during the riot. Despite not testifying, prosecutors’ evidence suggests Kelley’s active participation in the events of Jan. 6. The trial underscores the seriousness of the charges faced by Jan. 6 defendants, with over 1,500 people charged and more than 1,100 convictions secured by prosecutors. The gun allegations against Kelley, along with his troubling behavior and involvement in a murder plot, have painted a concerning picture of his actions during the Capitol riot.
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