On July 31, 2023, a Florida man named Marcus Clint Martin was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Martin, 32 years old, is accused of assaulting multiple law enforcement officers and joining a pile on top of a downed officer. His actions, along with others, disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was convened to determine and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election. Martin was identified in multiple open-source videos and images, and he is expected to make his initial appearance in the Northern District of Florida after being arrested in Panama City. The investigation into the Capitol breach is ongoing, and more than 1,069 individuals have been arrested for crimes related to the incident.
Arrest and Charges
Arrest of Marcus Clint Martin
Felony Charges
Misdemeanor Charges
Marcus Clint Martin, a 32-year-old resident of Blountstown, Florida, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges in relation to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. These charges include assaulting multiple law enforcement officers and participating in civil disorder. Martin’s actions, along with those of others, disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
According to the criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia, Martin is facing charges of civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers, which are felony offenses. In addition, he also faces misdemeanor charges of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, and engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds.
Martin was apprehended in Panama City, Florida, and is expected to make his initial appearance in the Northern District of Florida. The evidence against him includes multiple open-source videos and images that identify him as being present among the rioters on January 6. In one image posted by the Metropolitan Police Department, Martin is seen atop a scaffolding erected for the inauguration. Another video shows him removing metal barricades in front of the U.S. Capitol building and chanting, “Who’s house?! Our house” while beating on his chest.
The court documents also detail an incident where Martin fought with multiple law enforcement officers on the west front of the Capitol after 1:00 pm. He is seen on video rendering aid to an injured rioter and preventing law enforcement officers from providing assistance. Martin shoves one unidentified United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer away from the injured individual and uses his shoulder to push away another. Subsequently, when a USCP officer is pushed over by the crowd, Martin joins a pile of others on top of the downed officer, using his shoulder to shove USCP officers trying to assist him. He is also seen on video attempting to grab a metal barricade in front of a line of Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers on the west front.
Prosecution and Investigation
U.S. Attorney’s Office Involvement
National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section
Assistance from Other U.S. Attorney’s Offices
FBI’s Tampa and Washington Field Offices
Assistance from Other Law Enforcement Agencies
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are responsible for prosecuting Marcus Clint Martin’s case. They are being supported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
The investigation into the events of January 6 is being conducted by the FBI’s Tampa and Washington Field Offices, with additional assistance provided by the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office, U.S. Capitol Police, and the Metropolitan Police Department.
Scope of the Investigation
Number of Arrests Nationwide
Charges Related to Assaulting or Impeding Law Enforcement
In the 30 months since January 6, 2021, over 1,069 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol. Among these arrests, more than 350 individuals have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation is still ongoing, and further arrests and charges are expected as new evidence comes to light.
Contact Information for Tips
Hotline Number
Website for Submitting Tips
If you have any information or tips related to the events of January 6 or the individuals involved, you can contact the FBI’s hotline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324). Alternatively, you can submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov.
Presumption of Innocence
Complaint as Allegation
Defendants Presumed Innocent until Proven Guilty
It is important to remember that a criminal complaint is merely an allegation and not proof of guilt. All defendants, including Marcus Clint Martin, are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The prosecution must present sufficient evidence to support the charges and convince a jury of Martin’s guilt.
As the case progresses, it is essential to respect the legal process and refrain from making judgments or assumptions without the benefit of a fair trial. Only through a fair and thorough investigation and trial can the guilt or innocence of the accused be determined.