Third Colorado man faces federal charges, including allegations he assaulted officer, after U.S....
Source: Colorado Sun
Third Colorado man faces federal charges, including allegations he assaulted officer, after U.S. Capitol riot
A Woodland Park man with alleged ties to a radical militia group is facing federal criminal charges in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol building after authorities say he was spotted wielding a baseball bat and attacking law enforcement officers.
Robert Gieswein, 24, is the third Colorado man charged following the riot. Federal court documents filed in Washington, D.C., charged Gieswein with assault on a federal officer, destruction of government property, obstruction of an official proceeding, entering a restricted building or grounds without authority, violent entry or disorderly conduct, and aiding and abetting.
Federal court documents signed by an FBI special agent describe Giesweins alleged involvement in the riot, with the agent identifying him through videos and photos from the day.
Gieswein traveled to Washington, D.C., assaulted and intimidated U.S. Capitol Police officers with a spray canister, temporary barrier and baseball bat, court documents state. He also encouraged other rioters to break a window at the U.S. Capitol building to gain entry.
Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2021/01/18/third-colorado-man-federal-charges-assaulted-officer-capitol-riot/
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SunSeeker
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paleotn
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orangecrush
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tavernier
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(23,106 posts)colorado_ufo
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