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crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Multiple Individuals Charged with Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot"

Joshua Lee Atwood, known as "LeadPipeGuy" by online "sedition hunters," was identified and arrested by the FBI for assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol with the help of facial recognition and a scar above his left eye. Atwood was also involved in an alleged armed robbery and assault in Pennsylvania last year. Videos and body-worn camera footage show Atwood attacking officers and hurling objects at them during the Capitol attack. More than 1,387 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack, with over 984 defendants convicted and more than 859 sentenced. Atwood is among several defendants facing additional charges after their alleged participation in the Capitol attack.

via NBC News|
#assault#capitol-attack#crime-and-justice
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Capitol Riot Defendant with Manslaughter Conviction Poses New Threat, Released from Custody"

Edward Richmond Jr., a former U.S. Army soldier convicted of manslaughter in Iraq, has been arrested for attacking police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot. Prosecutors argue that he poses a new danger, citing the discovery of an assault rifle and ammunition in his closet despite being barred from owning firearms due to his manslaughter conviction. They also claim he took steps to evade authorities and may be a flight risk. A federal magistrate judge initially denied the Justice Department's bid to detain Richmond, but prosecutors have appealed the ruling and are seeking emergency consideration of the matter.

via POLITICO|
#capitol-riot#crime-and-justice#firearms-possession
crime2 years ago

"Jan. 6 'Zip-Tie Guy' and Mother Sentenced to Prison for Capitol Riot Involvement"

Eric Munchel, known as the "zip-tie guy" from the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison. Munchel and his mother, Lisa Marie Eisenhart, were seen carrying plastic zip tie-style handcuffs during the breach. Munchel received a 57-month prison sentence, followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution. Eisenhart was sentenced to 30 months in prison. The defendants' actions indicated their intention to take senators hostage, but luckily, all had already evacuated. Over 1,100 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot.

via NBC News|
#capitol-riot#crime#eric-munchel
crime2 years ago

"Jan. 6 Defendant Detained for Approaching Obama Neighborhood with Guns"

A federal magistrate judge has ordered the pretrial detention of Taylor Taranto, a Jan. 6 defendant who approached former President Barack Obama's neighborhood with firearms and ammunition. Taranto, who faces misdemeanor charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6 mob, was deemed too dangerous to be released. The judge criticized the lack of support for military veterans like Taranto and expressed frustration with the absence of accountability for elected officials who spread conspiracy theories. Taranto's attorney argued that his political views were protected by the First Amendment, but the judge expressed concern over his livestreamed threats and the potential for catastrophic consequences. Taranto is likely to appeal the decision.

via POLITICO|
#crime#first-amendment#jan-6-defendant
crime2 years ago

Armed Jan. 6 Defendant Arrested Near Obama's Home with Weapons and Ammunition

A Trump supporter and Jan. 6 defendant, Taylor Taranto, was arrested near former President Barack Obama's home with two guns, 400 rounds of ammunition, and a machete in his van. Taranto, who had been living in the van, faces four misdemeanor counts related to the Capitol riot. He had been in Washington to review security footage of the riot as part of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's offer. Taranto had posted recordings of his attempts to access the footage on social media. He showed up at Obama's residence after former President Donald Trump posted the address on his Truth Social platform. Taranto will remain in custody until a detention hearing, and concerns have been raised about his mental stability.

via Yahoo News|
#ammunition#capitol-riot#crime
politics2 years ago

Arrested Jan. 6 Rioter Found with Weapons Near Obama's Home

Taylor Taranto, a defendant in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, was arrested near former President Barack Obama's home with weapons and ammunition in his vehicle. He currently faces misdemeanor charges related to the Capitol attack and was found with two guns, 400 rounds of ammunition, and a machete. Taranto will remain in jail pending a hearing next week, as the judge expressed concerns about his mental stability and considered him a flight risk.

via CBS News|
#detention#jan-6-defendant#obamas-dc-home