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US Capitol raid arrests include man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt and Olympian Klete Keller
A man in a ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt, an Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer and a Proud Boys supporter were among those arrested by the FBI in connection with the January 6 riots at the US Capitol, the Department of Justice said on Wednesday.
Key points:
- At least 70 cases have been brought in connection with the riot at the Capitol
- Many of those arrested were captured on video and in photos, with some bragging about their actions
- Two off duty police officers have also been charged
Robert Keith Packer, a Virginia man identified as having worn the Nazi-linked shirt, was charged with unlawful entry and disorderly conduct.
According to the criminal complaint, Mr Packer was photographed wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the words ‘Camp…
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