WASHINGTON – A California man has been found guilty of multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses for his role in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to a June 26, 2024, federal jury decision.
Benjamin J. Martin, 46, from Madera, California, was convicted of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding. The court also found him guilty of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct, and parading in the Capitol building.
According to trial evidence, Martin attended the former President’s rally on January 6, 2021, and later walked towards the U.S. Capitol. He joined a crowd of rioters who attempted to breach the Capitol’s doors. After gaining entry, he engaged in physical altercations with law enforcement officers, including holding open a door while being struck by an officer’s baton.
Following his conviction, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras set Martin’s sentencing for November 15, 2024. The investigation was led by the FBI and involved multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department.
The case underscores the extensive efforts of law enforcement to bring justice in connection with one of the most significant incidents of domestic terrorism in recent history. Since January 6, over 1,450 individuals have been charged for their involvement in the Capitol breach.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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