through the Senate Wing Door, court documents state. In addition, the agency reported Casselman searched Google in January 2021 for “the statute of limitations for assault on a federal officer” and “assaulting a federal officer punishment.” ChargesĪssaulting, resisting or impeding officers civil disorder entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a dangerous weapon unlawful possession of a firearm on Capitol grounds or buildings act of physical violence in the Capitol grounds or buildings disorderly and disruptive conduct in a Capitol building.įisher, a former Boston Police Department officer, entered the Capitol at about 2:24 p.m. Tipsters who had been friends with Casselman or knew him through mutual friends saw his social media posts and reported him to the FBI, the agency stated. Court documents allege the attack by Casselman and others pushed the police line back and forced officers to retreat to a staircase, while the crowd continued to attack law enforcement. Seditious conspiracy conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging any duties tampering with documents or proceedings Outcomeįound guilty by jury on 11/29/22 of seditious conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, and tampering with documents and proceedings.Ĭasselman is seen in photos, body camera video and video from the public spraying bear spray at officers, according to the FBI. Court records say two groups of Oath Keepers, many in paramilitary clothing bearing Oath Keepers patches and insignia, then formed military-style “stack” formations and invaded the Capitol. 6, federal prosecutors say Rhodes entered the restricted area of the Capitol grounds and directed his followers to meet him at the Capitol. As the crowd gathered outside the Capitol about 2 p.m. Shortly after the election in November 2020, prosecutors say, Rhodes and others began planning travel to Washington D.C. Rhodes is charged with 10 others with conspiring to overturn the election of Joe Biden as president. Stewart Rhodes is the founder and leader of the Oath Keepers, a paramilitary group that recruits former members of the military and police. Seditious conspiracy conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging any duties conspiracy to obstruct official proceeding obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and aiding and abetting destruction of government property and aiding and abetting (two counts) assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers (two counts) Court records state Tarrio then traveled to Maryland, while other leaders in the national chapter carried out the leadership’s objectives. 5, he met with Stewart Rhodes, founder and leader of the Oath Keepers, in a D.C. His arrest prompted a flurry of activity in the group’s messaging activities, with other leaders “nuking” one chat, telling people how to delete all messages, then setting up a new chat, voicing concern that their chat had been compromised. 4, related to charges involving burning a “Black Lives Matter” banner at a church in December. including the House and Senate office buildings with “as many people as possible.” By early January, the membership of the “ministry” included 65 members, records show. Court records also reference a document called “1776 returns,” which laid out plans to “occupy” a few buildings in D.C. The Justice Department alleges Tarrio and others raised money to buy equipment and support travel for the Stop the Steal protest, obtained paramilitary gear, including concealed tactical vests and protective equipment and engaged in messaging and other planning before the protest. No quarter.” By late December, Tarrio and others had organized a new national chapter of the Proud Boys called the Ministry of Self Defense, with members to be “hand selected,” according to court documents. 25, saying “No, YOU need to remember the American people are at war with YOU. We won’t go quietly…I promise.” He shared a Biden post about the virus on Nov. 16, he posted: “If Biden steals this election, (the Proud Boys) will be political prisoners. 6, 2021 and had been posting comments about the election and potential violence for weeks. He was the national chairman of the Proud Boys on Jan. Tarrio was charged with conspiracy related to the Capitol riot but was not at the Capitol that day.
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