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Funeral home co-owner arrested for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot.
crime2 years ago

Funeral home co-owner arrested for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot.

Peter Moloney, co-owner of Moloney Family Funeral Homes, has been charged with assaulting law-enforcement officers and seven other crimes during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Moloney allegedly sprayed insecticide at police officers and was part of a group that attacked an Associated Press photographer and news videographer. He was arrested on Wednesday and released on $100,000 bond. Moloney is charged with felony civil disorder, assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, assault by striking, and five misdemeanor charges. Moloney's colleague, who was with him during the riot, has not been charged with a crime.

Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Suspect Arrested for Attacking Police and Media with Insecticide
politics2 years ago

Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Suspect Arrested for Attacking Police and Media with Insecticide

Peter Moloney, the founder of a Long Island business, has been charged with eight counts, including civil disorder and assaulting and resisting police officers, for allegedly spraying insecticide against police and targeting members of the news media during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The FBI alleges that Moloney brought protective gear and insecticide to the Capitol, indicating that he was prepared for violence. Moloney is also accused of assaulting a member of the news media. At least 350 other Capitol riot defendants have also been charged with assaulting and resisting police, and 11 others have been accused of assaulting members of the news media or destroying media equipment during the attack.