A Jan. 6 defendant who was charged with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick and other officers saw his assault charge and five other charges dropped on July 27.
George Tanios, of West Virginia, pleaded guilty during a court hearing to disorderly conduct in a restricted building or grounds and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
Tanios said he entered and remained on Capitol grounds despite lacking the authority to be there.
He faces up to two years in prison. Per estimated sentencing guidelines, he could receive no jail time.
Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 6.
Tanios was indicted by a grand jury in March 2021 on eight counts, including assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and aiding and abetting….