FBI asks the public for help identifying the Confederate flag-waving MAGA rioter who marched through the Capitol
- FBI is looking for man who marched through Capitol carrying Confederate flag
- FBI’s Washington Field branch shared images of a man carrying the Confederate flag through Capitol after dozens of MAGA supporters stormed the building
- He is one of dozens that authorities are still trying to identify from the incident
- Several others have been arrested and charged, including Jake Angeli, 32, who sported horns, a fur hat and face paint
- Authorities identified Lonnie Coffman, 70, of Alabama, whose vehicle contained 11 Molotov devices and Richard Barnett, of Arkansas
- Barnett was photographed sitting at desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office
- The bureau is asking anyone who ‘witnessed unlawful violent actions’ to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit photos/videos at http://fbi.gov/USCapitol
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked for the public’s help with identifying the Confederate flag-waving MAGA rioter who marched through the Capitol with the QAnon Shaman last week as investigators continue their nationwide hunt for the culprits.
On Sunday, the FBI’s Washington Field branch shared images of a man carrying a large Confederate flag through the Capitol after dozens of MAGA supporters stormed the building.
In the caption of the images, FBI officials wrote that they are ‘seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this individual who made unlawful entry into US Capitol on Jan. 6’.
The bureau is asking anyone who ‘witnessed unlawful violent actions’ to contact the FBI.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has continued to ask for the public’s help with identifying Trump supporters who participated in a riot at the Capitol last week and are in the process of trying to track down a man who marched through the building waving a Confederate flag
On Sunday, the FBI’s Washington Field branch shared images of a man (pictured) carrying a large Confederate flag through the Capitol after dozens of MAGA supporters stormed the building
The man carrying the Confederate flag (third from left in brown jacket) was also seen in a group with Jake Angeli, 32, who sported horns, a fur hat and face paint during the incident
Dozens of individuals have been charged with unlawful entry on the Capitol grounds.
Some of those who took part have already been identified online as members of far right groups, white nationalists, Neo-Nazis and supporters of conspiracy theory QAnon. Others who have also been named are from middle class backgrounds.
Proud Boys leader Nicholas Ochs, who shared a picture of himself smoking inside the Capitol while it was under siege, was arrested in Hawaii on Thursday.
Many of those arrested are from states all over the country including Arizona, Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Oregon.
Capitol Police arrested just more than a dozen people the day of the breach while DC police arrested around 70.
At least five people died when the violent pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol.
Most of those already arrested have been accused of curfew violations.
The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia has said ‘all options are on the table’ for charging the rioters, many of whom were egged on by President Donald Trump’s speech hours earlier at a rally over his election loss to President-elect Joe Biden.
Some of those who took part have already been identified online as members of far right groups. Proud Boys leader Nicholas Ochs (right), who shared a picture of himself smoking inside the Capitol while it was under siege, was arrested in Hawaii on Thursday
Angeli (pictured wearing horns) was revealed to be an Arizona-based QAnon believer who used to promote himself as a singer and actor. He’s often known as the QAnon Shaman and has become a fixture at recent right-wing rallies while decked out in his signature attire
Investigators are combing through photos, videos and tips from the public to track down members of the violent mob.
Prosecutors say these charges are just the beginning. Authorities said Friday that additional cases remained under seal and dozens of other people were being sought by federal agents.
Jake Angeli, 32, was identified as one of the culprits. The heavily-tattooed Trump supporter sported horns, a fur hat and face paint when he and others occupied the Senate dais moments after Vice President Mike Pence delivered his rebuke to Trump.
Angeli was revealed to be an Arizona-based QAnon believer who used to promote himself as a singer and actor.
He’s often known as the QAnon Shaman and has become a fixture at recent right-wing rallies while decked out in his signature attire.
Others identified, arrested and charged include Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr, of Georgia, who allegedly told his friends that he wanted to shoot and run over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
In one text, Meredith allegedly wrote that he was thinking of ‘putting a bullet in [Pelosi’s] noggin on Live TV’.
Meanwhile, authorities identified 70-year-old Lonnie Coffman, of Alabama, whose vehicle contained 11 Molotov devices.
Richard Barnett, of Arkansas, who was photographed sitting at a desk in Pelosi’s office, was also arrested and charged with unlawful entry, according to a statement from the Justice Department.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Larry Rendall Brock Jr, 53, (at the riots) was among the violent mob of Donald Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday in a riot that left five including one police officer dead
Eric Munchel, a Nashville bartender, 30, was named as the man pictured in the Senate press gallery with a bundle of flex-cuffs, heavy duty restraints used by law enforcement in mass arrests on Wednesday
The former wife of retired Lt Col Larry Rendall Brock Jr, 53, called the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center on Friday to report that she’d recognized her ex, who was pictured carrying plastic handcuffs and wearing full military gear, from the footage.
Brock was arrested and slapped with federal charges, as was an Nashville bartender, 30, who attended Capitol riot with his mom and was also pictured carrying zip-ties and wearing full paramilitary gear.
Both men are charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
Eric Munchel, a Nashville bartender, 30, was named as the man pictured in the Senate press gallery with a bundle of flex-cuffs, heavy duty restraints used by law enforcement in mass arrests on Wednesday. He attended the riot with his mom.
US attorneys in several states, including Kentucky, Ohio and Oregon, said people could face charges in their home states if they traveled to Washington and took part in the riot.
Those who’ve been charged so far could also lead investigators to others who joined in the violent siege on Capitol Hill.
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