Recent developments in the investigation of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot have led to multiple arrests and legal actions across the United States. James Weeks of central New York made his initial court appearance, accused of striking a police officer and encouraging others to push near the Senate door. In Florida, Steven Miles, linked to the Proud Boys, was sentenced to two years in prison for attempting to break through a police line. Pennsylvania brothers Matthew and Andrew Valentin were charged, with Andrew accused of throwing a chair at police and Matthew of grabbing an officer's baton. Edward Lang's trial is set for September 9; he allegedly attacked police with a bat and discussed moving from the First to the Second Amendment in messages post-riot. Actor and motivational speaker Cameron Clapp was arrested in Los Angeles for his role in the riot, with video evidence of him exiting a Senate Wing door. Daniel Gray is facing a 51-months prison proposal from the feds for assaulting police and boasting about his actions online. Thomas J. Method of Massachusetts and Mitchell Bosch of New York were also arrested, with Bosch accused of rushing a police line and previously known for anti-vaccine protests. The FBI's Boston office announced the arrest of Thomas Method, bringing their total arrests to 36. These cases are part of a larger wave of Capitol riot-related legal actions, with over 460 people charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement since the insurrection.
A Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. https://t.co/mweQwhtuvQ
A Brooklyn man who, along with others, physically resisted law enforcement officers’ efforts to hold back the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was charged with several crimes on Wednesday for what prosecutors said was his role in the riot. https://t.co/0gTc48FUkO
"Former Oath Keepers lawyer found competent to stand trial on charges connected to Jan. 6: report." (via @KochiSudiksha) https://t.co/CNkRf5NawP
Just in: The feds have charged a man with breaking into the FBI's Chicago headquarters. They say he was removed from the compound once, but returned a few hours later to finish the job. https://t.co/4QSjBRzMR7
A Brooklyn anti-vaccine protester who briefly ran for City Council faces federal charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. https://t.co/cIFfCMRMnq
A Brooklyn man who was arrested at anti-vaccine protests at a Burger King, an Applebee's and a Cheesecake Factory has now been arrested by federal authorities and charged with assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. https://t.co/Sca3nFR9Qe
Framingham man charged for his role in Jan. 6 riots in Washington, DC https://t.co/K1XKUBoedJ
Magnolia man arrested for alleged role in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol, FBI officials say https://t.co/bPBVYgHWS4
Meanwhile in EDNY, presentment today - on January 6 charges - on Mitchell Bosch, previously in the (local) news for anti-vax protests at a Cheesecake Factory in Queens, and a Burger King in Brooklyn. DOJ statement of facts has 19 photos... https://t.co/gn8wcHEfzN
This wave of new Capitol riot cases keeps growing. Mitchell Bosch of Brooklyn is charged, accusd of rushing police line and pushing officers Feds allege he posted photo on Jan 19, 2021 of a hamburger & menu captioned: "Enjoying my last meal before the FBI comes for me.” https://t.co/tzPSSohL85
Framingham man facing charges for actions in January 6 insurrection https://t.co/QoWdiCraD2
Framingham man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 insurrection at US Capitol https://t.co/VvaaHTmDtF
JUST IN: The FBI has arrested Mitchell BOSCH of New York — an anti-vax activist and former City Council candidate — for assaulting officers on Jan. 6 https://t.co/DTR7Dd18Mr https://t.co/woJ2VpKDLl
Jan. 6 suspect from Mass. recorded manifesto before breach, feds say | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/IbZDQPwLBw
Latest Jan 6 arrest is Thomas Method of Massachusetts. Feds say he was amid mob a day after saying “I don’t care what happens as long as Trump maintains his presidency. I have a feeling it’s going to be mayhem, chaos, and pandemonium.”
A Framingham man has been arrested in connection with the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/InPtbFCGWu
#BREAKING: #FBI Boston Special Agents arrested Thomas J. Method, of Framingham, MA, today on felony & misdemeanor charges for his actions during the U.S. Capitol breach, bringing the total # of people we've arrested from our area of responsibility to 36. https://t.co/3pxKeEZrKh
THIS WEEK: Feds to seek 51-months prison in Jan 6 case of Daniel Gray They say he assaulted police, grabbed officer baton and later "Gleefully posted about and discussed his successes after he committed his crimes. After Jan 6.. he stated, “Dude we literally took congress over" https://t.co/nronl6bLO0
Yet another Jan 6 case is unsealed Cameron Clapp Feds allege there's video of Clapp amid the mob exiting a Senate Wing door saying: "I made it in but there’s.. nobody’s in, like everyone’s leaving so... I did my part. I’m... satisfied” Court filings: https://t.co/vMjWhdOytv https://t.co/Dvh9aAREAc
The FBI has arrested Cameron CLAPP, who lost two legs and an arm in a 2001 train accident, for Jan. 6 misdemeanors https://t.co/Lm8RNlZ85H https://t.co/Z9GWX9CFu7
Two Pa. brothers have been arrested for alleged actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. In the 37 months since the insurrection, more than 460 people have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. #LISTEN 🎧 https://t.co/Xz2DS5W8a2
Cameron Clapp, an actor and motivational speaker who lost both legs and his right arm after being struck by a train as a teenager, was arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/Alb8uItkem
Pennsylvania brothers charged with assaulting officer during 2020 Capitol riot https://t.co/mMpG1Pcv3z
Trial set for September 9 in Capitol riot case of Edward Lang, who the feds allege "swung, thrusted and/or jabbed" a bat at police Feds say after riot, Lang messaged about what he expected next: “Guns…That’s it. One word. The First Amendment didn’t work, we pull out the Second" https://t.co/u69XY2J1oB
In new filing seeking leniency for Jan 6 defendant from Missouri, defense attorney cites "cult" and its cognitive deficiencies Full filing: https://t.co/nEzNGMXWYL https://t.co/F7fpcLD8jU
Yet another “brother-brother” Jan 6 criminal case is filed Justice Dept charges Matthew and Andrew Valentin of Pennsylvania. Andrew is accused of throwing chair at police line. Matthew allegedly grabbed an officer’s police baton https://t.co/hAkSx6sol8
Jan 6 defendant from Florida was sentenced to two years prison. Feds say Steven Miles was linked to the Florida Proud Boys. They allege Miles "shoved and attempted to punch an officer, all in an effort to break through the line" https://t.co/k3o9LT8wTr
Initial appearance TODAY in Jan 6 case of James Weeks of central New York Feds allege "After confronting police, Weeks moved around the door frame, reached out, and struck a nearby officer" and called out "we need volunteers to keep pushing" near Senate door https://t.co/i5fUzYWE8w