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politics2 years ago

Maryland Elections Board Member Arrested for Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Carlos Ayala, a member of the Maryland Board of Elections, resigned after facing charges in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. Ayala, identified among the rioters, faces a felony civil disorder charge and multiple misdemeanors. He was appointed by the Maryland Republican Party and approved by the state Senate. The bipartisan board, with four members remaining, is committed to ensuring the election process's security and integrity. The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the U.S. Capitol and Metropolitan police departments.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#board-of-elections#capitol-breach#fbi-investigation
crime-and-politics2 years ago

"Arrests Made in Connection to January 6 Capitol Breach"

A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections, Carlos Ayala, was arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Ayala, who resigned from the board, faces charges including civil disorder and related misdemeanor offenses. He was identified in video footage and allegedly participated in the riot, prompting shock and calls for changes in the appointment process for elections board members. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, and investigations into individuals involved in the Capitol breach are ongoing.

via Maryland Matters|
#board-of-elections#crime-and-politics#jan-6-insurrection