Tag: Capitol riot

California Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Documents from McConnell’s Desk During Capitol Riot

A California man faces federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, including for allegedly stealing documents from then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) desk. Tommy Allan, of Rocklin, has been charged with unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds, violent entry, and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and damage or threat to federal…


Florida Man Faces Capitol Riot Charges After Posting Selfie from Senate Chamber

A Florida man is facing federal charges after a social media picture showed him inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, according to a criminal complaint and Justice Department documents. Tony Mariotto, of Fort Pierce, was arrested on Jan. 22 and charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without…


FBI: Texan Charged in Capitol Riot Tweeted ‘Assassinate AOC’

DALLAS—A 34-year-old Texas man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Garret Miller, who is from the Dallas suburb of Richardson, was arrested Friday after being named in a five-count…


Sheriff’s Office Probes Claims an Employee Participated in Capitol Riot 

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) is investigating one of its own after receiving a tip an employee was at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. Sgt, Dennis Breckner told The Epoch Times the department launched the probe after someone turned over photos of an OCSD staffer at the rally. “A member of…


Parler Helped FBI Identify Suspect Linked to Capitol Riot, Affidavit Shows

Parler, the social media company at the heart of a de-platforming controversy, provided federal agents with information used to identify a suspect linked to the Capitol riot, court documents show. The FBI received records from Parler to identify Eduard Florea, the person behind an account where a number of threats originated relating to elected officials…