Jan. 6 Rioter Who Tucker Carlson Said Was An ‘Agent’ Charged In Capitol Attack

Forbes Business Breaking Jan. 6 Rioter Who Tucker Carlson Said Was An ‘Agent’ Charged In Capitol Attack Antonio Pequeño IV Forbes Staff I cover breaking news. Following Aug 2, 2023, 08:10pm EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A St.

Louis man who Tucker Carlson said was “clearly a law enforcement officer” and an “ agent provocateur ” was arrested and charged by the FBI on Wednesday over his alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack—the participants of which have continuously been charged and sentenced more than two years after the attack. This image from video contained in the statement of facts supporting the arrest warrant for Daniel . .

. [+] Donnelly Jr. , shows Donnelly at an entrance to the U.

S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

The face-painting St. Louis Cardinals fan known as “Rally Runner” has been arrested on charges that he joined a mob’s attack on the U. S.

Capitol and used a stolen shield to help other rioters attack police officers. (Justice Department via AP) Associated Press Key Facts The man, Daniel Donnelly Jr. , was charged with theft of government property and obstructing, impeding and interfering with law enforcement officers during the attack on the Capitol.

In a Facebook video where Donnelly Jr. was wearing red face paint and a “Keep America Great” hat, he admitted to being at the Capitol on January 6, according to the filing. In the video, prosecutors said Donnelly Jr.

talked about his experience at the riot, saying he took up a lot of space with a riot shield and that other rioters “kind of” followed his lead, later claiming he “got further than anyone. ” Carlson, who has falsely claimed multiple times that the January 6 riot was a false flag attack, displayed a picture of Donnelly Jr. in a segment on his former Fox News show, claiming Donnelly Jr.

was “clearly a law enforcement officer ” who participated in a government scheme against Trump supporters. It is not clear if Donnelly Jr. , who could not be reached for comment, has an attorney.

Key Background Donnelly Jr. was first identified in 2021 by HuffPost , which said his biggest claim to fame was being a St. Louis Cardinals superfan known as “ Rally Runner ,” an unofficial mascot who sprinted outside the baseball team’s home stadium during games.

A filing detailing Donnelly Jr. ’s actions at the January 6 Capitol attack alleged the St. Louis man changed his legal name to Rally Runner, citing DMV records.

Officers confirmed Donnelly Jr. ’s presence at the Capitol through open-source, body camera and closed-captioned surveillance video, according to a filing . In photos from the filing, a man matching Donnelly Jr.

’s appearance can be seen near the head of a charge at the Capitol’s lower west terrace doorway. FURTHER READING Jan. 6 rioter who Tucker Carlson guest said was a fed is arrested by the FBI (NBC) Tucker Carlson’s Jan.

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