Kelly Meggs

Kelly Meggs
Kelly Meggs
Born	January 15, 1969
Organization	Oath Keepers
Criminal charge	Seditious conspiracy

Kelly Meggs (born January 15, 1969) is an American convicted felon who previously led the Oath Keepers' Florida chapter.[1] He was found guilty of seditious conspiracy following his forced entry into the United States Capitol during the January 6 United States Capitol attack. He is due to be sentenced in May 2023 and is facing a maximum of 20 years in prison.[2]

Oath Keepers activities

Meggs was the leader of the Florida chapter of the alt-right and anti-government Oath Keepers organization.[3][4]

Meggs entered the United States Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack.[5] He led the infamous "stack" formation of Oath Keepers inside the Capitol.[6]

Prior to the riot, Meggs discussed a partnership with the Proud Boys and the antigovernment organisation the Three Percenters; he posted a declaration of these intentions on Facebook.[7]

Seditious conspiracy trial

Meggs was arrested on February 17, 2021[8] and held in Grady County, Oklahoma before being transferred to Washington D.C. for his trial.[9] In a court case that included Stewart Rhodes, Meggs was found guilty of seditious conspiracy and "conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging their official duties" on November 29, 2022.[5][3]

During the trial, prosecutors highlighted texts between Meggs and his wife on Election Night 2020, in which Meggs declared "I’m gonna go on a killing spree... Pelosi first."[10]

Personal life

Prior to his incarceration, Meggs lived in Dunnellon with his wife, Connie Meggs,[11] who was found guilty in March 2023 of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and other felony charges.[12]

Kelly Meggs was aged 53 years in November 2022.[4]

References

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[1] "Best search engine for True crime stories | Mugshots.com". mugshots.com. 2021-03-03. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[2] Sandoval, Erik (2 February 2023). "Central Florida Oath Keepers leader faces sentencing in May". WKMG. Archived from the original on 13 February 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[:0-3] Reilly, Ryan J.; Barnes, Daniel (29 Nov 2022). "Two Oath Keepers, including founder, found guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case". NBC News. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[:1-4] Rabinowitz, Hannah; Lybrand, Holmes (2022-11-29). "Key things to know about the 5 defendants". CNN. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-11-30. Kelly Meggs, 53, is a leader of the Oath Keepers' Florida chapter and, according to the government, led the infamous "stack" formation of Oath Keepers inside the Capitol on January 6.

[:2-5] "Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition". BBC News. 2022-11-29. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[6] "Stewart Rhodes and top lieutenant convicted of seditious conspiracy in Oath Keepers trial". wusa9.com. November 29, 2022. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[7] "Feds: Oath Keeper coordinated with Proud Boys before riot". AP NEWS. 2021-04-28. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[8] Thompson, Buster (1 June 2021). "Latest indictment adds charge to Dunnellon man accused alongside wife in Capitol attack". Chronicle Online. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[:3-9] "Marion Woman Charged in US Capitol Riot "Languishing" in Orlando Jail". www.mynews13.com. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[10] Sarnoff, Marisa (4 October 2022). "'I'm Gonna Go on a Killing Spree': FBI Agent Reveals Oath Keepers' Chilling Messages at Seditious Conspiracy Trial". Law & Crime. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[11] "Bay area Oath Keeper Kelly Meggs found guilty of seditious conspiracy, faces up to 20 years in prison". WFLA. 2022-11-30. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[12] Kunzelman, Michael; Richer, Alanna Durkin (21 March 2023). "Dunnellon woman guilty of conspiracy in latest Oath Keepers Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol trial". The Star Banner. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.