Riley English

Riley English, a 26-year-old transgender woman, has been sentenced to just over six years in prison for a plot to kill US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. English drove to Washington D.C. in January 2025 with homemade firebombs, intending to carry out the assassination at the US Capitol. She informed Capitol police upon her arrival. During legal proceedings, English cited a mental health crisis and drug abuse as contributing factors to her actions. The sentencing, which occurred on a Tuesday, marks a significant development in the case. This event highlights concerns regarding targeted political violence and the mental health challenges faced by individuals involved in such incidents. The conviction and subsequent prison sentence underscore the legal consequences for threats and actions against high-ranking government officials.