FBI probes possible connections between extremist groups at heart of Capitol violence Devlin Barrett, Spencer Hsu
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The FBI investigation of the Capitol riot has begun to zero in on potential key figures in the chaos, including some self-styled militia members who in some videos and photos appear to be planning or urging further violence.
Though no one has been charged with leading or directing the violence, investigators are working to find out whether certain individuals helped coordinate aspects of the attack, before and during the chaos, or were merely opportunistic instigators.
In nearly two weeks since the assault, the Justice Department has charged more than 100 people mostly individuals who revealed themselves as participating in the Jan. 6 riot through social media boasts. But the weekend arrests of people with alleged ties to extremist groups reflects the FBI’s increasing attention to the more prepared, organized and determi
An Army reservist who federal investigators say has security-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.
An Army reservist who federal investigators say has security-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.
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According to an indictment issued in his name, Robert Gieswein, a 24-year-old resident of Woodland Park, used a temporary barrier, a spray cannister and a baseball bat against U.S. Capitol Police officers. The charges against him include assault on a federal officer, destruction of government property, obstruction of an official proceeding, violent entry or disorderly conduct, aiding and abetting, and being present at a restricted building or grounds.
The feds believe Gieswein is a member of the militia group known as the 3 Percenters, which we name-checked in our recent post about the Denver Police Department and possible racists in the ranks. Back in 2018,