Army reservist with security-level security clearance among the latest charged in connection with Capitol riot
January 18, 2021 8:26 AM CNN
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by ALEX EDELMAN / AFP) (Photo by ALEX EDELMAN/AFP via Getty Images)
An Army reservist who federal investigators say has secret-level security clearance and a long record of posting his extremist views online was among the latest wave of rioters charged by federal prosecutors in connection with the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Vivian Man Arrested For Role In Deadly Attack On US Capitol
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A Vivian man became the second Louisiana native to be arrested for their involvement in the deadly riot at the United States Capitol Building.
Cody Connell of Vivian has been arrested on Federal charges according to the Department of Justice. According to paperwork from the DOJ, Connell has been charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer, Obstructing Law Enforcement Engaged in Official Duties Incident to Civil Disorder, Knowingly Entering or Remaining in Any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority, and Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds.
FBI arrest records relating to the violence at the Capitol say Adams was arrested in the Eastern District of Texas, and Connel was arrested in the Western District of Louisiana.