Daniel Page Adams, Assaulting Certain Officers, Texas 2021

Grimy Times – Washington DC

In a shocking case of violence against law enforcement, two men from Texas and Louisiana have been sentenced for their roles in the January 6th Capitol breach. Daniel Page Adams, 45, of Goodrich, Texas, and Cody Page Carter Connell, 30, of Jena, Louisiana, were each sentenced to 26 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $2,000 fine.

Adams and Connell, cousins from Louisiana and Texas, traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the ‘Stop the Steal’ rally at the Ellipse on January 6, 2021. After the rally, the pair made their way to the west front of the United States Capitol building, where they joined a crowd of rioters. At around 2:08 p.m., Adams and Connell were at the front of the crowd, where they could see law enforcement officers being harassed and assaulted.

According to court documents, Adams and Connell pressed ahead, despite seeing the violence against the officers. One officer was struck with a stream of chemical irritant, and Adams yelled to the crowd, ‘Let’s go! Let’s go! Let’s go!’ The two men then crashed into the officers and began to push against them. The officers retreated, with Adams and Connell and the mob behind them following close behind.

Adams continued his charge up the stairs, despite being struck in the head by a police officer with a baton. Within minutes, the crowd, including Adams and Connell, had made its way to the Northwest Courtyard and the Senate Wing Door. At around 2:13 p.m., Adams and Connell were outside of the Senate Wing Door, filming other rioters smashing windows on either side of the door.

Adams and Connell were each found guilty of three felonies, including civil disorder, obstruction of an official proceeding, and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers. They were also found guilty of four misdemeanors. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

The sentencing of Adams and Connell is a stark reminder of the violence and chaos that erupted on January 6th, 2021. As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of that day, it is essential to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.

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