Ryan D. Kelley

Ryan D. Kelley, a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor, made his way to the West Plaza outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, remained outside the building for over two hours, and encouraged rioters to make more noise; after the riot, prosecutors said, he used his public platform as a candidate to spread false claims, posting on Facebook that "J6" was an FBI "set up." He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of entering a restricted building, with other charges dismissed. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sentenced him on 10/17/2023 to 60 days of incarceration, one year of supervised release, a $5,000 fine, and $500 in restitution.