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In a stunning display of lawlessness, four men from Pennsylvania have been arrested for their alleged roles in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The men, identified as Scott Slater Sr., 56, Scott Alex Slater Jr., 26, Jarret Carl Scott, 48, and Tighe John Scott, 75, all of Pennsylvania, have been charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses.
According to court documents, the four men entered the restricted grounds of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021, and physically engaged with police officers. Publicly available footage shows that the Scotts and the Slaters attended the “Stop the Steal” rally earlier in the day and later made their way to the Upper Northwest Terrace of the Capitol building.
At around 4:00 p.m., the Scotts and Slaters verbally harassed a line of police officers as Slater Jr. allegedly picked up a flagpole and threw it towards the line, striking one of the officers. A few seconds later, Slater Jr. allegedly picked up an “AREA CLOSED” sign and threw that sign at the line of officers.
The men are facing a range of charges, including obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder, assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers, and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds. Scott Alex Slater Jr. is also facing charges of engaging in violence in a restricted building or grounds and physical violence in Capitol building or grounds.
The FBI arrested the four men in Pennsylvania and they are expected to make their initial appearances in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The arrests are a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
The charges against the four men are a stark reminder of the gravity of the events that unfolded on January 6, 2021. The breach of the U.S. Capitol was a serious attack on the rule of law and the institutions of democracy. The men’s alleged actions that day are a clear example of the kind of lawlessness and violence that can occur when individuals feel emboldened to disregard the law.
The investigation into the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol is ongoing, and it is clear that more arrests and charges are likely to follow. The public can expect to see a continued crackdown on those who participated in the breach and who engaged in violent or disorderly conduct on that day.
The arrests of the four men from Pennsylvania are a significant step forward in the investigation into the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The charges against them are a reminder of the gravity of the events that unfolded that day and the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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