Alleged NJ Oath Keeper Arrested In Capitol Riot

NBC New York reports:

Prosecutors have charged another New Jersey man in connection with the Capitol Riot on Jan 6. – this one an alleged member of the Oath Keepers group who reportedly planned their involvement weeks in advance.

James Breheny of Little Ferry was arrested Thursday on several federal charges for his breach of the U.S. Capitol and attempts to lie to federal officials about his participation and planning.

Federal officials also said that Breheny, on the day of the riot, sent messages from his phone bragging about making it into the U.S. Capitol. A search of his phone revealed messages saying, “I breached the Capitol door!” and “I have to clear chats,” according to prosecutors.

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Prosecutors have charged another New Jersey man in connection with the Capitol Riot on Jan 6. – this one an alleged member of the Oath Keepers group who reportedly participated in planning meetings and lied to federal officials. https://t.co/jE2WdB9KmP

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James Breheny was arrested for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of ascertaining and counting electoral votes. Learn more from @USAO_DC: https://t.co/SuyQrBnSPg #FBI

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