An Orange County man was arrested Jan. 28 for allegedly trespassing on Capitol grounds earlier this month during the electoral college vote count. Mark Simon, 49, of Huntington Beach, was arrested by the FBI on federal charges of trespassing and participating in unlawful activities on Capitol grounds. He was at the Capitol Jan. 6 when thousands flocked to the nation’s capital to address their concerns about election integrity. The rally became unruly after protesters stormed the building. During an interview with The Epoch Times shortly after the riots, Mark Simon said he believed the events were overblown by the media. He told The Epoch Times he attended the rally in support of former President Donald Trump, and to ensure a free and fair election. He said he saw many “frustrated patriots” attending the rally who “just wanted to be heard.” “I believe what we’re dealing with is just following the Constitution,” he said. “It’s not …
Orange County Man Arrested by FBI for Allegedly Storming the Capitol
January 28, 2021
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