WAPO Internet detectives find scores of pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol. Some already fired

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/08/capitol-rioters-fired-doxed-online/

Internet detectives are identifying scores of pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol. Some have already been fired.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=&w=691

By Jaclyn Peiser Jan. 8, 2021 at 6:54 a.m. EST

As he strolled past gold-framed portraits of past Congressional leaders, one rioter who stormed the Capitol in a pro-Trump mob on Wednesday wore a red Trump hat, a commemorative sweatshirt from the president’s inauguration and a lanyard around his neck.

When a photo of him went viral, it didn’t take Internet sleuths long to realize that the lanyard held his work badge — clearly identifying him as an employee of Navistar Direct Marketing, a printing company in Frederick, Md.

On Thursday, Navistar swiftly fired him.

The FBI has been attempting a similar tactic. The Washington field office tweeted dozens of images of rioters on Thursday, asking the public to help identify people. Through early Thursday, police said they arrested 69 people from at least 20 states and the District for charges ranging from unlawful entry of public property, to violating curfew and assaulting a police officer. The department is also offering a $1,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.

Much more at link.

Paul Davis, a Dallas-area lawyer, was fired

A Chicago real estate brokerage firm confirmed that it had fired an agent

Others have been suspended. A teacher in Allentown, Pa., was put on temporary leave while the school district completes an investigation into his participation in the melee. Brad Rukstales, the chief executive of Cogensia, a marketing data company in Chicago,

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1. The new American pastime. Internet sleuthing and identification.

Bet they never thought about the legal consequences in their mob mode mentality.

[DeminPennswoods]

11. They never thought about lots of people having

time on their hands at home needing something to do during a pandemic, either.

[FakeNoose]

2. GPS aps can be helpful too

I'll bet every one of these dorks was carrying a phone on him.
Because ... ya know ... selfies in the Capitol.

[Kittycow]

3. Paul Davis had a big shot head lawyer position

at Goosehead insurance and was also HR director, or something like that. I can't remember and it's probably scrubbed by now.

I was just really mad when I first read his name and went to the site and saw what a big muckety-muck he was; at the time, no action or mention on their twitter account had occurred.

ETA: their twitter says he's no longer employed there but they're reallly downplaying his position.

[grantcart]

8. He was an Assistant General Counsel, mid management.

[Kittycow]

10. I know that's what it said on their website

I just remember it differently, that it was more important than that. I'm probably misremembering though.

[BlueIdaho]

4. Bust a traitor win valuable cash and prizes!

$1000 a pop could take the sting out of those shitty $600 government checks.

[Cha]

5. I love that.. ".. WaPo Internet Detectives.. "!

BACKFIRE FIRES!

[cagefreesoylentgreen]

6. Very long Tumblr masterpost

Pretty extensive and growing list of the domestic terrorists.

[ARPad95]

9. Thank you for sharing! Shocking the number of women who are as wacked as the Rambo wannabes.

I was especially floored by the one who submitted her letter of resignation (effective the very next day) to her school district. She actually listed the QAnon conspiracies she's swallowed hook, line & sinker.

[DeminPennswoods]

12. They ID'd "zip tie guy"!

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That's some impressive detective work.

[hatrack]

13. That's a great thread - thanks for the link!

BTW, can't help but think that all these new job openings are going to be a boon for non-shitbird Americans looking for work.

[grantcart]

7. Rukstales fired

[DeminPennswoods]

14. James Sinclair, 38, of Bensalem, PA arrested

Claims he didn't do anything, went back to his DC hotel, from where he was arrested for violating curfew while outside smoking a cigarette. Deleted violent fb posts for good measure.

https://www.timesonline.com/story/news/state/2021/01/10/bensalem-man-arrested-weapon-curfew-violation-after-capitol-riots/6615613002/