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US charges man for Capitol riot and threat to assassinate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
A 34-year-old Texas man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the US Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate New York Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Key points:
- Garret Miller allegedly posted photos and videos online that show him inside the Capitol during the riot
- According to the FBI, Mr Miller wrote violent threats against the politician and a police officer on multiple social media acocunts
- Ms Ocasio-Cortez said the charges showed how brazen the rioters at the Capitol were
Garret Miller was arrested after being named in a five-count federal complaint.
Authorities allege that Mr Miller posted photos and videos on his social media accounts that show him…
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