Rioter Who Taunted Cops Guilty Of Felony Assault

November 4, 2022 Extremists, Trump cultists

From the Justice Department:



A Baltimore man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Narayana Rheiner, 41, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Rheiner was part of a mob illegally massed on the Upper West Plaza of the Capitol. Law enforcement officers there were maintaining a police line to prevent the mob from advancing further.

At approximately 2:04 p.m., Rheiner went to the front of the police line, and waved other rioters to come forward, yelling at them to “push up” on the line.

He pushed against officers and grabbed an officer’s riot shield. He pulled the riot shield out of the officer’s hands, and the officer fell on the ground.

At approximately 2:44 p.m., Rheiner entered the Capitol through the Upper West Terrace Door. He and other rioters proceeded to the Rotunda area. He joined a group that was attempting to gain access to a hallway that was blocked by officers.

Officers deployed chemical irritants against the rioters. Rheiner yelled at them, “You know how many times I’ve been sprayed today? That s— ain’t nothing!”

He also yelled, “Why don’t you just go home!” and “We’re not backing up!” Rheiner ultimately left the Capitol Building through a broken window at about 2:57 p.m.

Rheiner was arrested on March 2, 2022, in Baltimore. He is to be sentenced on March 16, 2023. He faces a statutory maximum of five years in prison and potential financial penalties.

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