Man Pleads Guilty After Confessing to Plot Against Treasury Secretary in DC
A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to weapons and explosives charges after surrendering to U.S. Capitol Police with two Molotov devices. Court filings show the incident occurred on Jan. 27, 2025, during a confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. The defendant admitted to plotting against a Treasury Department nominee who was nearing installation.
Arrest and evidence
Officers took the 24-year-old into custody near the Capitol’s South Door at about 3:12 p.m. He carried a knife, a lighter, and two 50 ml bottles converted into incendiary devices. Authorities also recovered a written note addressed to his roommate.
Items and behavior
Officials report the suspect spoke about carrying and handling an obituary in a personal way. He acknowledged dressing in a large coat that made him appear suspicious. The note expressed remorse and referenced violent rhetoric toward family members.
Admissions and stated motivations
The man told investigators he drove from Massachusetts. He said an initial plan to burn a Washington, D.C.-based think tank did not proceed. He later walked onto Capitol Hill after hearing remarks by the nominee about cost-of-living and minimum-wage issues.
According to court papers, he confessed to planning to kill Scott Bessent after learning of the confirmation hearing. He told officers he was unsure whether he would carry out the act and said he ultimately did not want to hurt people. He surrendered to police after reaching that decision.
Charges, plea and next steps
Court documents filed Thursday state the defendant pleaded guilty to weapons and explosives-related offenses. He faces up to 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14.
Prosecutors’ position
Federal prosecutors emphasized the need to protect public officials from threats and intimidation. They said those who threaten violence against government personnel will be identified, charged, and prosecuted to the fullest extent.
This report was prepared for Filmogaz.com using information from federal court filings and law enforcement accounts. The defendant’s plea followed his admission of plotting and his decision to turn himself in to U.S. Capitol Police.
