Read the full FBI complaint vs. Michigan gov. candidate Ryan Kelley Kelley charged for role in Jan. 6 riot
Ryan Kelley, GOP candidate running for Michigan governor in 2022. Photo courtesy of Kelley's campaign website. (Ryan Kelley)
One of the leading Republican candidates for Michigan governor was arrested by the FBI and charged for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on Thursday morning.
Kelley, one of the five remaining candidates vying to dethrone Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was arrested at his home in Allendale on misdemeanor charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol breach.
More: FBI arrests Republican candidate for Michigan gov. Ryan Kelley for role in Jan. 6 riot
Read the full FBI complaint below: Read the FBI Statement of Facts below: Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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