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Jan. 6 defendant fires shots at police during standoff in Texas

Nathan Pelham, a defendant charged in relation to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach, has been charged with possessing a firearm as a felon after allegedly firing at law enforcement in North Texas. Pelham had been expected to surrender himself for charges related to the Capitol breach, but instead fired towards authorities during a welfare check at his home. He faces up to 15 years in federal prison on the firearm charge and three years on the Capitol breach charges.

via The Dallas Morning News|

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Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Suspect Fires Shots at Texas Police During Standoff

Nathan Pelham, a Texas man charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has been hit with an additional federal firearm charge after allegedly shooting at law enforcement ahead of his first court appearance. Pelham, a previously convicted felon, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in addition to four misdemeanor counts related to his alleged participation in the Capitol breach. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison on the gun charge and three years on the misdemeanors. Over 1,000 individuals have been arrested for related crimes, including more than 320 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.

via The Hill|

#crime #fbi #felon-in-possession-of-a-firearm

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Capitol rioter fires at law enforcement after being informed of Jan. 6 charges

Nathan Pelham, a Texas man facing charges in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, opened fire on sheriff's deputies who went to his home to check on him ahead of his scheduled surrender to the FBI. Pelham now faces an additional felony charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The new weapon charge will likely keep him locked up before his trial. Pelham appeared in at least one photo from the riot donning a hat with a logo associated with the Proud Boys. More than 1,000 defendants have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

via NBC News|

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