FBI Arrests GOP Candidate for Michigan Governor Ryan Kelley on Charges Tied to Jan. 6 Riot
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On Thursday, the FBI raided the home of Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley and arrested him in connection with the investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. While left-leaning articles highlight that Kelley faces four counts punishable by up to a year in prison, right-leaning articles highlight that the FBI received multiple tips regarding Kelley’s presence at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Kelley faces four counts punishable by up to a year in prison. Kelley was released from custody Thursday after an initial appearance in federal court.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting that the state Democratic Party of Michigan shared a video showing Kelley standing outside the Capitol during the riot. The video shows Kelley appearing to yell: "Come on, let's go! This is it! This is – this is war."
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that the FBI received multiple tips regarding Kelley’s presence at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Tips included photos and videos of a man believed to be Kelley wearing a black coat, sunglasses and black baseball cap.
From the left
Mich. gubernatorial candidate arrested on Jan. 6 Capitol riot charge
The Washington Post
From the center
FBI arrests GOP candidate for Michigan governor, Ryan Kelley, on charges tied to Jan. 6 riot
USA Today