Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Suspect Arrested for Attacking Police and Media with Insecticide

Peter Moloney, the founder of a Long Island business, has been charged with eight counts, including civil disorder and assaulting and resisting police officers, for allegedly spraying insecticide against police and targeting members of the news media during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The FBI alleges that Moloney brought protective gear and insecticide to the Capitol, indicating that he was prepared for violence. Moloney is also accused of assaulting a member of the news media. At least 350 other Capitol riot defendants have also been charged with assaulting and resisting police, and 11 others have been accused of assaulting members of the news media or destroying media equipment during the attack.