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Brevard County pastor, son, parishioner sentenced to prison after entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Read full article: Brevard County pastor, son, parishioner sentenced to prison after entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6A Brevard County pastor, his son and a member of their congregation were sentenced to prison time for their roles in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Feds want 74-year-old Brevard pastor to spend 7 months in prison for Capitol attack
Read full article: Feds want 74-year-old Brevard pastor to spend 7 months in prison for Capitol attackFederal prosecutors want a 74-year-old Brevard County pastor to spend seven months in prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Cocoa Beach Capitol riot suspect asks for last-minute trial delay
Read full article: Cocoa Beach Capitol riot suspect asks for last-minute trial delayA Cocoa Beach man charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol asked a federal judge to delay the start of his trial because his brother refuses to testify in his defense.
Feds seek 33 years in prison for Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader
Read full article: Feds seek 33 years in prison for Ormond Beach Proud Boys leaderThe Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to sentence an Ormond Beach leader of the Proud Boys to 33 years in prison for helping to orchestrate the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Casselberry militia member sentenced to home confinement, probation for Capitol attack
Read full article: Casselberry militia member sentenced to home confinement, probation for Capitol attackA federal judge sentenced a Casselberry man to home confinement and two years’ probation for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Orlando college student sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for Capitol attack
Read full article: Orlando college student sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for Capitol attackA former Orlando area college student was sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Orlando college student writes letter to judge asking for mercy in Capitol attack sentencing
Read full article: Orlando college student writes letter to judge asking for mercy in Capitol attack sentencingFederal prosecutors want an Orlando college student to spend more than three years in prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader guilty of seditious conspiracy for Capitol attack
Read full article: Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader guilty of seditious conspiracy for Capitol attackA federal jury found an Ormond Beach man guilty on some of the most severe charges handed down in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Orlando performer arrested for Capitol attack insists ‘I wasn’t there to overthrow the government’
Read full article: Orlando performer arrested for Capitol attack insists ‘I wasn’t there to overthrow the government’Two years after joining members of the Oath Keepers at the U.S. Capitol, an Orlando man is preparing to defend himself in court that could put him in prison.
Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader named more than 40 times in Jan. 6 Final Report
Read full article: Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader named more than 40 times in Jan. 6 Final ReportAn Ormond Beach senior member of the Proud Boys was mentioned more than 40 times in the final report issued by the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Convicted Marion County Oath Keepers leader asks for new trial
Read full article: Convicted Marion County Oath Keepers leader asks for new trialA Marion County man who was convicted of conspiring to interfere with the transfer of power in 2020 presidential election is asking a federal judge for a new trial.
State nationalists gather to support Volusia County Capitol riot suspect who refused to show up for court
Read full article: State nationalists gather to support Volusia County Capitol riot suspect who refused to show up for courtA group of 50 state nationalists turned out to support a Volusia County man re-arrested for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
62-year-old Capitol riot suspect arrested again in Volusia County
Read full article: 62-year-old Capitol riot suspect arrested again in Volusia CountyA Volusia County man arrested for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021 has been arrested again for refusing to show up for court hearings.
Oath Keepers leader, Central Florida associate guilty in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trial
Read full article: Oath Keepers leader, Central Florida associate guilty in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trialA federal jury found the leader of the Oath Keepers and one of the Central Florida associates guilty of seditious conspiracy Tuesday in the Jan. 6 trial.
Here’s what jurors must decide in the Oath Keepers Capitol riot case
Read full article: Here’s what jurors must decide in the Oath Keepers Capitol riot caseWhen jurors return to deliberate the fate of five members of the Oath Keepers, they will have to answer different questions for each defendant, and the answers could mean the difference between jail time and walking free.
Federal judge to hear case of Winter Springs man arrested for Capitol attack
Read full article: Federal judge to hear case of Winter Springs man arrested for Capitol attackA Winter Springs man arrested and charged for his actions of Jan. 6 will face a bench trial in December instead of a jury hearing his case.
Opening statements made in Central Florida Oath Keepers defense
Read full article: Opening statements made in Central Florida Oath Keepers defenseAttorneys representing two Central Florida men charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol presented their opening statements to a jury in the nation’s capital on Thursday.
Federal prosecutors try to prove Central Florida Oath Keepers encouraged violence on Jan. 6
Read full article: Federal prosecutors try to prove Central Florida Oath Keepers encouraged violence on Jan. 6The trial of two Central Florida members of the Oath Keepers completed its second week with prosecutors attempting to show that they conspired to engage in violence on Jan. 6, 2021.
Here are the questions potential jurors will be asked in the Oath Keepers Capitol riot trial
Read full article: Here are the questions potential jurors will be asked in the Oath Keepers Capitol riot trialPotential jurors are now being screened to decide who will judge the guilt or innocence of the first group of Oath Keepers accused of conspiring to overthrow the government.
Oath Keepers leader wants special master appointed, trial delayed
Read full article: Oath Keepers leader wants special master appointed, trial delayedThe leader of the Oath Keepers has asked a federal judge to appoint a special master to manage the massive amount of evidence in the January 6 investigation, according to a motion filed in federal court.
Who are the Three Percenters? What we know about militia linked to 5 Florida men charged in Capitol riot
Read full article: Who are the Three Percenters? What we know about militia linked to 5 Florida men charged in Capitol riotFederal investigators claim five men arrested for their involvement in the riot on Capitol Hill were members of a militia group that held beliefs aligned with Three Percenters.
3 Orlando-area men linked to Capitol riot militia investigation
Read full article: 3 Orlando-area men linked to Capitol riot militia investigationFBI agents arrested three Orlando area men on Wednesday linking them to a larger investigation into a militia that planned violence on the steps of the U.S. Capitol last year.
5 Orlando-area men linked to Capitol riot militia investigation
Read full article: 5 Orlando-area men linked to Capitol riot militia investigationFBI agents arrested five Orlando-area men on Wednesday, linking them to a larger investigation into a militia that planned violence on the steps of the U.S. Capitol last year.
Former Apopka police officer served as Proud Boys chapter leader, documents show
Read full article: Former Apopka police officer served as Proud Boys chapter leader, documents showNew documents show a former Apopka police officer charged for his involvement in the Capitol Hill riot served as a leader of a local Proud Boys chapter at the time of his arrest.
Attorney for Central Florida Capitol riot suspect disbarred
Read full article: Attorney for Central Florida Capitol riot suspect disbarredThe attorney representing a Marion County man arrested for his involvement in the Capitol Hill riot has been disbarred, prompting a hearing set for Thursday in the nation’s capitol.
Explosives found at Florida man’s home after arrest at rally
Read full article: Explosives found at Florida man’s home after arrest at rallyA Florida man has been charged after authorities say they found an active explosive in his bag after he was spotted running away from a Jan. 6 anniversary rally.
Feds seek home confinement for Florida doctor who took part in Capitol riot
Read full article: Feds seek home confinement for Florida doctor who took part in Capitol riotFederal prosecutors are recommending a Marion County man arrested for his involvement in the Capitol Hill riot be ordered to two months home confinements as part of his sentencing in January.
Orlando ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ performer wearing Michael Jackson jacket accused of storming Capitol
Read full article: Orlando ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ performer wearing Michael Jackson jacket accused of storming CapitolAn Orlando performer currently starring in a touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar has now been indicted by a federal grand jury for his involvement in the Capitol Hill attack.
Viera High School teacher to plead guilty in Capitol riot case
Read full article: Viera High School teacher to plead guilty in Capitol riot caseA Viera High School teacher is expected to plead guilty to some of the charges filed against him as part of the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot, according to federal court testimony on Tuesday.
17 Capitol riot cases at standstill after attorney contracts COVID
Read full article: 17 Capitol riot cases at standstill after attorney contracts COVIDCourt cases for seventeen suspects arrested for the January riot at the U.S. Capitol are on hold after their defense attorney contracted COVID-19 and is reportedly on a ventilator.
Tampa man sentenced to 8 months in prison for role in Capitol riots
Read full article: Tampa man sentenced to 8 months in prison for role in Capitol riotsA Tampa man who was accused of breaching the US Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was sentenced to eight months in prison on Monday -- the first Jan. 6 arrestee sentenced for a felony.
Ocala man accused of throwing chair at Capitol officers during riot
Read full article: Ocala man accused of throwing chair at Capitol officers during riotAn Ocala man has been arrested along with his wife because he threw a chair at officers during the Capitol riot earlier this year, according to the FBI.
Florida pastors arrested in connection with Capitol riot
Read full article: Florida pastors arrested in connection with Capitol riotA father and his son, both pastors at a Melbourne church as well as a congregant who provided evidence against them were all arrested Thursday in connection with the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to federal court filings.
Winter Springs man charged in Capitol riot after tipsters alerted FBI to his Facebook posts
Read full article: Winter Springs man charged in Capitol riot after tipsters alerted FBI to his Facebook postsAnother Central Florida man has been arrested on charges connected to the violence at the Capitol building on Jan. 6 when hundreds of then President Donald Trump supporters stormed the building.
‘I’m gonna hurt you bad:’ Capitol suspect made repeated threats before riot, FBI says
Read full article: ‘I’m gonna hurt you bad:’ Capitol suspect made repeated threats before riot, FBI saysA man accused of taking part in the riot at the Capitol earlier this year is in custody in Orlando, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Full Sail student hit officer in head with skateboard during Capitol riot, FBI says
Read full article: Full Sail student hit officer in head with skateboard during Capitol riot, FBI saysFor the second time this week, a man accused of participating in the riot at the Capitol earlier this year has been arrested in Central Florida.
Florida man charged in Capitol riot told officer mob was ‘listening to Trump,’ prosecutors say
Read full article: Florida man charged in Capitol riot told officer mob was ‘listening to Trump,’ prosecutors sayRichard Harris, 40, is facing multiple charges in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A Hollywood man has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C., News 6 partner Local 10 News reports. In another, he is holding a telephone inside the Capitol. AdProsecutors said there are at least 19 videos or photographs of Harris that were captured by Capitol security cameras. Richard Harris speaks on a telephone inside the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
Capitol riot suspect in custody in Orlando took selfie inside Senate chamber, feds say
Read full article: Capitol riot suspect in custody in Orlando took selfie inside Senate chamber, feds sayORLANDO, Fla. – A Proud Boys member who made his way inside the Senate chamber and took a selfie there during the U.S. Capitol riot earlier this year was arrested in Central Florida, according to federal authorities. Jackman was also seen with Joseph Biggs, a Proud Boys organizer who was also taken into custody in Central Florida, records show. He said he and the other Proud Boys were not there to infiltrate the Capitol and it was not a sanctioned Proud Boys event. According to the report, the Proud Boys members who attended went incognito instead of wearing their signature black and yellow polo shirts. AdAmong the most notable local suspects are a Sanford firefighter, a Proud Boys organizer and a Marion County man who was previously convicted of attempted murder.
Lawyer: FBI enlisted Proud Boys leader from Florida to inform on antifa
Read full article: Lawyer: FBI enlisted Proud Boys leader from Florida to inform on antifaIn this Jan. 6, 2021, photo, Proud Boys including Joseph Biggs, front left, walks toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump. The Proud Boys even have counted some law enforcement officers among their ranks, including a Connecticut police officer and a Louisiana sheriff’s deputy. AdThe FBI would not comment on why agents were meeting with Biggs or why the bureau was trying to solicit information about antifa through the Proud Boys. Biggs, 37, of Ormond Beach, Florida, wouldn't be the first Proud Boys informant. Proud Boys members describe themselves as a politically incorrect men’s club for “Western chauvinists.” Vice Media co-founder Gavin McInnes, who founded the Proud Boys in 2016, sued the Southern Poverty Law Center for labeling it as a hate group.
Brevard man plotted with Oath Keepers before Capitol riot, FBI says
Read full article: Brevard man plotted with Oath Keepers before Capitol riot, FBI saysORLANDO, Fla. – A Brevard County man attended dozens of planning calls with other members of the Oath Keepers before they stormed the U.S. Capitol earlier this year, according to a criminal complaint from the FBI. Harrelson is facing charges of conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of government property and entering restricted grounds. AdKenneth Harrelson and other Oath Keepers seen inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (FBI)FBI agents claim they uncovered messages and recorded transmissions from Oath Keepers affiliated with Harrelson that stated, “You are executing citizen’s arrest. AdAnyone with information about someone who was involved in the riot can find details on how to report them here.
Another Central Florida man arrested in Capitol riot
Read full article: Another Central Florida man arrested in Capitol riotORLANDO, Fla. – A Central Florida man is the latest to be arrested in connection with the deadly siege at the Capitol on Jan. 6, court records show. Howard Berton Adams was arrested Wednesday on charges of civil disorder, intimidation or force against a witness, entering a restricted building or grounds and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. [TRENDING: ‘Manatee graveyard in Fla. | 6 major announcements from Disney | Fla. woman charged in US Capitol attack]AdThe allegations against him have not yet been made available. Anyone with information about someone who was involved in the riot can find details on how to report them here. The picture was made up.”Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.
Marion County couple accused of plotting with Oath Keepers during Capitol riot denied bail
Read full article: Marion County couple accused of plotting with Oath Keepers during Capitol riot denied bailOath Keepers seen inside the Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, according to the FBI. AdPictures and videos linked in the 43-page affidavit show all four both inside and outside the Capitol wearing camouflage, tactical vests and helmets. Kelly and Connie Meggs (Courtesy)Kelly Meggs, who authorities say is the leader of the Florida chapter of the Oath Keepers, wrote in a Facebook message in December 2020: “Trump said It’s gonna be wild!!!!!!! AdSeveral Floridians have been arrested in connection with the attack at the Capitol, including a Sanford firefighter and a Proud Boys organizer from Marion County. Anyone with information about someone who was involved in the riot can find details on how to report them here.
Florida man arrested during Capitol riot says he was following President Trump’s directions
Read full article: Florida man arrested during Capitol riot says he was following President Trump’s directionsA Florida man who was arrested during the riot at the Capitol earlier this year is asking to be released on bond, claiming that he never engaged in any violence and he was just following former President Donald Trump’s directions. His attorneys claim he “milled about” once inside and that his only crime was refusing to leave when Capitol officers told him to do so. He’s facing charges of unlawful entry, engaging in disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds and violent entry, disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, entering and remaining in a restricted building, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. Unfortunately, he listened to Donald Trump and others and took the fateful decision to march to the Capitol grounds. Five people were killed as Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol building while Congress was preparing to certify Electoral College votes to cement President Joe Biden’s win.
‘It’s about to go down:’ Florida bondsman arrested on charges of being in Capitol during riot
Read full article: ‘It’s about to go down:’ Florida bondsman arrested on charges of being in Capitol during riotJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A bail bondsman from North Florida who was identified to the FBI by confidential informants who saw incriminating Facebook posts of him in the U.S. Capitol during a riot by loyalists of then-President Donald Trump has been arrested, authorities said. He is facing charges of entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct on the Capitol grounds. A second confidential informant reported photos on Honeycutt's Facebook page showing him holding a broken piece of furniture from the Capitol. In a video posted to Honeycutt's Facebook page, a person believed to be Honeycutt is filmed speaking to the camera, “It's about to go down!" In another video, Honeycutt appears to be inside the Capitol and says, “Well, made it in," according to the complaint.
Man who carried Trump flag inside Capitol during riot arrested at Orlando airport, feds say
Read full article: Man who carried Trump flag inside Capitol during riot arrested at Orlando airport, feds sayORLANDO, Fla. – A man who was captured on video carrying a Trump flag inside the Capitol building during a deadly riot last month was arrested Wednesday morning at Orlando International Airport as he was preparing to fly to Puerto Rico, federal officials said. Along with news footage, agents said they also obtained cellphone video that Maldonado recorded while inside the Senate chamber. Surveillance footage from the Capitol police department shows Maldonado walking ahead of a man seemingly dressed as Captain America in the Ohio Clock corridor of the Capitol, according to the report. The FBI says Steven Omar Maldonado was captured in surveillance footage, cellphone video and news reports during the raid on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. AdOn Jan. 6, a mob of Trump supporters pushed past police and entered the Capitol building as lawmakers were preparing to certify Joe Biden’s presidential win.
Marion County man back in custody for role in Capitol riot, feds say
Read full article: Marion County man back in custody for role in Capitol riot, feds sayMARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man who was initially arrested when he was caught near the House atrium during a riot at the Capitol has been taken back into custody, according to the FBI. Michael Curzio, of Summerfield, was arrested again Thursday in Marion County. HAPPENING NOW: #FBI #Jacksonville and @MCSOFlorida have taken @FBIWFO wanted subject Michael Curzio of Summerfield, FL into custody. The FBI Jacksonville Division said Curzio was among one of the first rioters to be charged. At least six Florida men have been arrested in connection with the Capitol breach, including a Sanford firefighter who was taken into custody Tuesday.
Sanford firefighter faces charges for his role in Capitol riot
Read full article: Sanford firefighter faces charges for his role in Capitol riotSANFORD, Fla. – A Sanford firefighter who was pictured inside the Capitol building during a large-scale riot last week has been arrested on federal charges, records show. Andrew Williams was taken into custody Tuesday on charges of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds and knowingly entering the temporary residence of the president without authority to do so. The picture sent to News 6 shows Williams wearing a Trump 2020 hat and pointing at a placard for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. I ask for the public’s patience as we move through this process,” Sanford Fire Chief Craig Radzak said in a news release. Now, ahead of next week’s inauguration, authorities nationwide are preparing for potentially violent protests and demonstrations.