Federal officials charge former Houston police officer for participating in U.S. Capitol riot
Texas Tribune
Tags: Houston police officer Tam Pham, an 18-year veteran of the department, has received federal charges for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot.
Federal agents have charged the former Houston police officer who joined a violent mob that invaded the U.S. Capitol with knowingly entering a restricted government building and engaging in disruptive and disorderly conduct, according to media reports Tuesday. An affidavit written by FBI Special Agent Amie C. Stemen named the previously unidentified officer as Tam Pham.
In a press conference last week, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said he had notified federal authorities about Pham’s presence at the Capitol riot after seeing Facebook photos linking Pham to the pro-Trump supporters. Pham then agreed to meet with FBI agents at his home in Richmond on Jan. 12.