Ex-Detroit Lions Linebacker Faces Charges in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

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Ex-Detroit Lions Linebacker Faces Charges in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
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Former NFL linebacker Leander Antwione Williams, who played for the Detroit Lions, has been arrested and charged with assaulting police officers during the January 6 Capitol riot. Williams, identified through tips and social media, allegedly engaged in violent acts against law enforcement, including pulling bike racks and striking an officer. His arrest highlights the Justice Department's ongoing efforts to prosecute individuals involved in the Capitol breach, despite potential pardons from former President Trump.

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