Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelley arrested on Jan. 6 riot-related charges
Federal court records describe Kelley as being an active participant in the riot, climbing onto portions of the Capitol and encouraging rioters. The records portray Kelley as being under investigation within days of the riot and reveal that FBI agents relied on assistance from an informant who was helping the bureau investigate domestic terrorism. Kelley, 40, is expected to make an initial appearance later Thursday in federal court in Grand Rapids. A spokeswoman for Kelley’s campaign didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday morning. The arrest comes 17 months after Kelley traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Jan. 6, 2021, protests that preceded an attack on the U.S. Capitol. In June 2021, the Michigan Democratic Party promoted video footage that appeared to show Kelley shouting “Come on, let’s go! This is it! This is– this is war, baby!” as he moved toward the Capitol building. . . . . continue reading SOURCE Join our telegram group here https://bit.ly/uni