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US Capitol riot accused Richard Barnett, who sat at Nancy Pelosi’s desk, among those facing federal charges
A West Virginia state politician and a man pictured sitting at US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk are among those facing federal charges stemming from the siege on the US Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters, federal prosecutors say.
Key points:
- West Virginia Delegate Derrick Evans faces criminal charges after allegedly recording himself “storming the Capitol”
- Another 52 people have also been charged
- Authorities have warned anyone else involved in the riot to “expect a knock on the door”
The Justice Department has released details of 13 defendants who were charged in the US District Court for the District of Columbia for their roles in connection with the Capitol riots.
They included Cleveland Meredith, who was…
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