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January 6th Attack: 535 Arrests Made Across 50 States
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January 6th Attack: 535 Arrests Made Across 50 States

Federal investigators have made significant progress in their probe into the January 6th attack on the US Capitol, with over 535 defendants arrested in almost all 50 states, according to a meeting with Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco.

The Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General met with investigators, analysts, prosecutors, and professional staff assigned to January 6th cases from the FBI’s Washington Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. They acknowledged the extraordinary work of dedicated public servants in U.S. Attorney’s Offices and FBI Field Offices across the country.

The Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General recognized recent milestones in the investigation, including the arrest of 535 defendants in almost all 50 states. They encouraged the team to continue to follow the facts in this case and charge what the evidence supports to hold all January 6th perpetrators accountable.

The FBI has released 11 new videos of suspects in violent assaults on federal officers on January 6th and is seeking the public’s help to identify them. For images and video of the attackers, please visit https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/capitol-violence. Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.

Attorney General Garland also visited with members of the U.S. Capitol Police, where he commended them for their bravery on January 6th and expressed his appreciation for their continued service and sacrifice.

The charges contained in any criminal complaint or indictment are merely allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.