N.H. man was arrested on second floor of Capitol during Trump-inspired riot
By John R. Ellement Globe Staff,Updated January 13, 2021, 1:24 p.m.
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A Bridgewater, N.H., man was on the second floor of the Capitol during last weekâs riot of President Trumpâs supporters there and was among six people arrested by Capitol Police when they refused to leave, instead joined others shouting and cursing at officers, court records show.
Thomas R. Gallagher,61, faces two federal charges: violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; and illegally entering the Capitol building or grounds âwith intent to impede government business or official functions,â according to federal court records.
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