Man convicted for Capitol plot against Treasury nominee faces prison time
Ryan Michael English was found guilty of a scheme to target a Treasury Department nominee at the Capitol, and a federal judge ordered imprisonment.
A Massachusetts resident named Ryan Michael English was convicted for attempting to assault a Treasury Department nominee during a Capitol event. He faced charges for unlawful firearm possession and the use of incendiary devices on Capitol grounds. Federal Judge Rudolph Contreras, appointed by former President Barack Obama, sentenced him to a multi-year prison term, stressing that the plot never endangered anyone.
The judge also remarked on English's difficult background and the length of his remaining life. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro issued a statement condemning attempts to threaten elected officials, declaring that the defendant is now a convicted felon destined for incarceration. The case underscores heightened security concerns surrounding high-profile government confirmations.
Why it matters
The conviction highlights the legal response to threats against government officials and reinforces security at the Capitol.
How this story developed
- Aug 18 Transgender woman sentenced to over six years for plot against Treasury secretary
- Aug 18 Judge Rudolph Contreras imposed a six‑year‑plus prison sentence.
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