CAPITOL RIOT ARREST UPDATE:
*2 more Texas real estate agents arrested in Capitol riot.
*Katherine Schwab & Jason Hyland flew to DC on Hyland’s private plane, w/ Jenna Ryan.
*Feds say they joined mob storming Capitol.
*Hyland text: “This will be historic.” star-telegram.com/news/local/cri…
*Daniel Adams of East Texas & his cousin from Louisiana, Cody Connell, face federal charges in Capitol riot.
*Feds say they were on front lines pushing into Capitol.
*Connell: ”We pushed the cops against the wall."
*Both charged with assulting US officer. justice.gov/opa/page/file/…
The FBI has posted a slew of photos of people it is seeking to question in the "the assault of several members of the media and destruction of property at the media staging.” fbi.gov/wanted/capitol…
*Feds upgrade charges against Jenny Cudd and Eliel Rosa of Midland TX in Capitol riot.
*In indictment, they each face 5 felony counts, including obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting.
*Her Mexico vacation request is still pending. myfoxzone.com/article/news/c…
*Rachel Powell, who wore a distinctive pink hat and sunglasses to Capitol riot, has reportedly been arrested in Pennsylvania.
*Also known as “bullhorn lady” for her exhortations to Jan. 6 rioters.
*FBI raided her home Thursday night. pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/05/rac…
*Jacob Chansley, the so-called QAnon shaman who wore fur & horns in Capitol siege, has been moved to Virginia jail that serves organic food.
*Lawyer says he lost 20 lbs in DC jail, which didn’t serve organic meals.
*Judge ordered special diet for him. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/m…
UPDATE:
Rachel Powell, the pink hat lady from the Capitol riot, has been charged with obstruction, depredation of government property, entering restricted space without authority and violent entry/disorderly conduct. pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/05/rac…
*In criminal complaint against Rachel Powell, prosecutors point to video of her giving other rioters “very detailed instructions” about layout of the Capitol.
*Pictures also show her using a large pipe to smash window.
*Western PA suspect facing 5 charges. scribd.com/document/49346…
*Kyle Fitzsimons of Lebanon, Maine, is charged in Capitol riot.
*Clashed with police officers outside Capitol with "a fur pelt hanging from around his neck.”
*Called Trump a lion leading an army of lambs through “lawfare.”
*Charged with assaulting officer. pressherald.com/2021/02/04/leb…
*Paul Westover of Lake St. Louis MO has been arrested in the Capitol riot.
*Seen in videos inside Capitol.
*President/founder of a talent recruiting agency in St. Charles County.
*Charges: Obstructing law enforcement, a felony; & 3 misdemeanors. riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2021/…
*William D. Merry of St. Louis County MO has been arrested in the Capitol riot.
*Wearing red Trump 2020 hat, in photo below, with his niece Emily Hernandez. (She’s been charged with stealing Nancy Pelosi’s sign.)
*Uncle Bill faces 4 misdemeanor charges. stltoday.com/news/local/cri…
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CAPITOL RIOT ARREST UPDATE:
*Ethan Nordean Auburn WA has been arrested on serious charges in the Capitol riot.
*Calls himself “Sergeant of Arms” of Seattle chapter of the Proud Boys.
*Offered help with protective gear.
*Faces up to 30 years in prison. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/c…
*The Feds upgrade charges against 2 Capitol riot suspects.
*Nicholas DeCarlo of Texas & Nicholas Ochs of Hawaii are charged with CONSPIRACY to block certification of Biden’s victory.
*Ochs is founder of Hawaii Proud Boys.
*Maximum sentence: 20 years. nytimes.com/2021/02/03/us/…
*Her lawyer calls her the “girl next door.”
*She says she’s "not really interested in politics.”
*So how did Emily Hernandez of Sullivan MO come to storm the Capitol and steal part of Nancy Pelosi’s nameplate? stltoday.com/news/local/col…
*Jenny Cudd, a Texas florist who’s been charged in the Capitol riot, asks Federal judge for permission to travel to Mexico for a vacation.
*Her lawyer writes: “This is a work-related bonding retreat for employees and their spouses.” washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/…
*Richard "Bigo” Barnett faces additional charges after Grand Jury returns indictment in Capitol riot.
*Barnett famously made himself at home in Nancy Pelosi’s office & took her mail.
*Latest charges: Aiding & abetting; obstructing official proceeding. nwaonline.com/news/2021/feb/…
NEW: Federal prosecutors are considering charging some Capitol rioters with RICO crimes, using an anti-Mafia statute that brings sentences of up to 20 years. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
UK officials cheer new study that shows Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine may substantially reduce the spread of coronavirus. “Absolutely superb.” bbc.com/news/uk-559139…
*Oxford researchers report AstraZeneca vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic infection for three months after a single dose.
*Study supports UK decision to delay 2nd dose. cnbc.com/2021/02/03/del…
#CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 2/3/2021:
*Oxford/AstraZeneca aims for new variant vaccine by autumn.
*Most Covid patients develop antibodies that protect from reinfection for at least 6 months.
*Mexico authorizes Russia’s Sputnik V virus vaccine. theguardian.com/world/live/202…
CAPITOL RIOT ARREST UPDATE:
*Jacob Lewis, whose red Trump beanie stood out in the insurrection mob, has been arrested.
*Gym owner in Victorville CA who refused to abide by lockdown order.
*Traveled from CA to DC for pro-Trump rally.
*Now free on bond. washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01…
*Mark Simon of Huntington Beach CA has been arrested in the Capitol riot.
*Known locally for his right-wing views.
*Joined insurrection mob and turned camera on himself, saying: “I’m in the Capitol, baby” and “2021 Donald Trump." latimes.com/california/sto…
*Nathan DeGrave of Las Vegas has been charged in the Capitol insurrection.
*Raised cash for trip to DC through GoFundMe.
*Was seen near Senate chamber.
*On Instagram, he’s listed as CEO of a celebrity event planner & adult model management company. 8newsnow.com/i-team/i-team-…
CAPITOL RIOT ARREST UPDATE:
*Feds file conspiracy indictment against Donovan Ray Crowl, Jessica Marie Watkins, Thomas Caldwell.
*All military veterans.
*"I believe we will have to get violent to stop this.”
*Planning began in Nov.
*Max. 20 years in prison. washingtonpost.com/local/legal-is…
From the new conspiracy indictment: “Trump wants all able-bodied Patriots to come.”
Via: Department of Justice. justice.gov/file/1361066/d…
*Robert Gieswein of Woodland Park CO remains in jail pending a court hearing tomorrow.
*Locals know him as “Machine Gun Bobby.”
*Charges: assault on a federal officer, destruction of government property & other counts.
*Entered Capitol thru broken window. mountainjackpot.com/2021/01/26/mac…
CAPITOL RIOT ARREST UPDATE:
*Joshua Loller, a decorated Army vet from Spring, Texas, is arrested.
*Seen on Facebook video clashing w/ police.
*Feds say he wore gas mask, gloves & body armor vest.
*Charged w/ obstructing police during civil disorder. abc13.com/spring-man-cap…
*2 Virginia men arrested in Philly during November vote count are jailed again for attending Capitol riot.
*Prosecutors say Joshua Macias & Antonio LaMotta brought guns, ammo & samurai sword to vote counting on Nov. 5.
*Judge increases bail & jails men. inquirer.com/crime/joshua-m…
*2 Ohio men are charged in Capitol riot.
*Dustin Byron Thompson and Robert Anthony Lyon charged w/ violent entry, disorderly conduct & entering restricted building.
*Thompson also charged w/ stealing a wooden coat rack.
*He posed for photo with coat rack. dispatch.com/story/news/202…