Florida man who joined mob in tunnel at US Capitol on Jan. 6 is found guilty

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FORT LAUDERDALE — A Boca Raton man who joined a mob in “one of the most violent areas” of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has been found guilty of several felony and misdemeanor charges for his participation, federal officials said Monday.

A jury found Richard Cook, 38, guilty on Friday of one felony count of civil disorder and five misdemeanors: entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds and engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds, in addition to impeding passage through the Capitol grounds or buildings and act of physical violence in the Capital grounds or buildings, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.

A joint session of Congress began about 1 p.m. Jan. 6 to certify the Electoral College votes of the 2020 presidential election as the horde of rioters began to gather outside. By about 2 p.m., rioters had crossed over barriers and were forcing their way into the Capitol by breaking windows and attacking officers, according to a statement of facts in Cook’s federal court case.

Evidence at trial showed that Cook joined a mob that “relentlessly attacked” officers in the Lower West Terrace Tunnel, the Justice Department said. He entered the tunnel twice that afternoon and joined “a collective push” against officers. ..................(more)

https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/05/13/florida-man-who-joined-mob-tunnel-us-capitol-jan-6-is-found-guilty/

[republianmushroom]

1. Richard you application to Fed. U. and the Felon Club has been approved.

Enjoy, and you will carry it for the rest of your life.