Maryville Man is Convicted in U.S. Capitol Breach on January 6, 2021
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Maryville Man is Convicted in U.S. Capitol Breach on January 6, 2021

A Maryville man is convicted of assaulting police, among other felony and misdemeanor charges, during 2021’s January 6th breach of the U.S. Capitol.

The FBI says 35-year-old Edward Kelley was found guilty of three felonies, destruction of government property and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers.

Kelley joined a growing list of people who stormed the Capitol after the 2020 election, upset with election results.

The FBI pointed to several videos which showed Kelley entering the building and assaulting officers.

So far, more than 1,500 people have been charged for crimes related to January 6th.