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Assaulting Law Enforcement

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crime2 years ago

Maryland Police Officer Faces Charges for Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

A police officer in Montgomery County, Maryland, named Justin Lee, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts related to his participation in the January 6th Capitol attack, including assaulting law enforcement. Lee, who joined the force a year after the attack, was on leave since July due to an unrelated case where he fatally shot an armed man. The Montgomery County Police Department stated that their background investigation did not uncover any link to the attack, and they are now initiating a comprehensive review of their investigation process. Lee has been suspended without pay and is facing termination.

crime2 years ago

Trump State Department Appointee Convicted for Assaulting Police in Capitol Breach

Two men, Steven Cappuccio and Federico Guillermo Klein, have been found guilty of multiple felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, related to their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Cappuccio was convicted of six felony charges, while Klein was convicted of eight felony charges. The men were part of a mob that illegally entered the U.S. Capitol grounds and engaged in violent confrontations with law enforcement. They face a maximum of 20 years in prison and will be sentenced in October and November 2023. Over 1,069 individuals have been arrested in connection with the Capitol breach, with more than 350 charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.