Iraq War Veteran Convicted of Manslaughter Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Edward Richmond Jr., a former Army soldier convicted of manslaughter in Iraq, has been arrested and charged for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots, where he allegedly used a baton to assault law enforcement officers. Facing felony charges of civil disorder and assaulting officers, Richmond is set to plead not guilty. This comes after his conviction for fatally shooting an Iraqi civilian in 2004, for which he served time in a military prison. Over 1,200 individuals have been arrested in connection with the Capitol attacks, with roughly 900 already convicted.