New attorney retained for Chris Worrell, arrested in connection to Capitol riots naplesnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from naplesnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Members of the far-right group Proud Boys make OK hand gestures indicating white power as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building to protest against the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Jim Urquhart/Reuters
Charging documents say Christopher Worrell pepper-sprayed police officers during the insurrection.
Worrell s lawyer said he plans to plead not guilty and was only in DC because of Trump.
More than two months after the deadly Capitol insurrection, the arrests keep coming.
Last week, the Justice Department filed charges against Christopher Worrell, an alleged Proud Boy, over his role in the January 6 riots, according to court documents.
Two business owners arrested for assaulting Capitol Police officer who died following January 6 attack
On Sunday, two restaurant owners were arrested and charged with assaulting Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick and two other Capitol Police with bear spray during the January 6 assault on the US Capitol. Sicknick died the following evening. However, the cause of death has not yet been determined.
Army Maj. Gen. William Walker, Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard speaks during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Senate Committee on Rules and Administration joint hearing Wednesday, March 3, 2021, examining the January 6, attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
An East Naples man assaulted a line of law enforcement officers with pepper spray gel outside the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, according to the prosecution.
Ex-LI man charged with attacking officers with pepper spray in Capitol riot newsday.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newsday.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.