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Former NFL linebacker Antwione Williams has been charged with assaulting police officers during the January 6 Capitol attack. Williams, who was arrested in Georgia, faces felony charges for assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2016 and played on practice squads for several teams, including the Carolina Panthers, but never appeared in a regular season game.
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.