South Deerfield, Massachusetts – Ryan Michael English, 24, has been federally indicted on two counts after attempting to bring weapons onto U.S. Capitol grounds. The charges include attempting to harm a government official and carrying a dangerous weapon in a restricted area.
On January 27, 2025, English—also known as “Reily”—approached a Capitol Police officer near the South Door of the Capitol Building and voluntarily declared, “I’d like to turn myself in.” He confessed to carrying a knife and two Molotov cocktails.
A subsequent search revealed a folding knife and two homemade incendiary devices fashioned from vodka bottles with cloth wicks, concealed in his jacket. Officers also found a green lighter in his pocket.
According to official reports, English allegedly told officers he traveled to Washington, D.C., with the intent to harm a public official. Authorities believe his target was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was expected to be at the Capitol at the time. Among his belongings, officers discovered a handwritten note that read:
“This is terrible, but I can’t do anything while nazis kill my sisters… I’m really sorry for lying, planning, and lying.”
The investigation is being led by the U.S. Capitol Police, and English has already made his initial court appearance. The prosecution is under the direction of Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan M. Horan.
FBI Continues In-Depth Review of Digital Evidence in Epstein Investigation
Officials confirm that the FBI is actively reviewing an extensive cache of digital evidence related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently revealed that “tens of thousands of videos” are under analysis, with potentially “hundreds of victims” connected to the investigation.
The sensitive nature of the files has delayed public release, fueling ongoing questions about whether additional individuals beyond those already prosecuted were involved in Epstein’s criminal activities.
Jeffrey Epstein, a financier with ties to influential figures across politics, business, and academia, died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of child exploitation and sex trafficking. His longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is currently serving a prison sentence linked to those crimes.
Public interest remains high, especially regarding speculation about a so-called “client list.” However, officials from both civil and criminal proceedings emphasize that no comprehensive list has ever been recovered.
Earlier this year, Virginia Giuffre—one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers—passed away after battling mental health challenges. She is survived by three children.
Meanwhile, the House Oversight Task Force, including members such as Rep. James Comer and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, continues to review government documents related to the case as part of a wider push for transparency.
