Militia Members Convicted in Plot to Kill Border Patrol Agents, Shooting at FBI

Two militia members were convicted by a federal trial jury in Jefferson City, Missouri, for conspiring to murder U.S. Border Patrol agents and attempting to murder FBI agents. Jonathan O’Dell and Bryan Perry were found guilty of over 30 felony counts and face a minimum of 10 years in federal prison without parole, with the possibility of life sentences. The duo planned to shoot at illegal immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and recruit members for their group, the 2nd Amendment Militia. Perry posted TikTok videos discussing their plans and beliefs, leading to a FBI raid at O’Dell’s home where shots were fired at agents. Perry, who had a prior felony, fired 11 shots at the FBI vehicle before surrendering. The investigation uncovered over 1,700 rounds of ammunition, body armor, and paramilitary equipment. O’Dell also pleaded guilty to escaping from jail while awaiting trial. The charges against the duo included using a firearm in a violent crime, illegal gun possession, and damaging federal property. Perry’s attorney plans to appeal the verdict while expressing gratitude for the jury’s dedication to upholding constitutional rights. Can you please rewrite this sentence?

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