Yesterday WCLU provided you with a story on a Kentucky man that was part of the angry mob that was in the U.S. Capitol last week. Damon Beckley was arrested yesterday and has been charged with disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds according to the Courier-Journal.
FBI Louisville arrested Damon Michael Beckley in Cub Run on Saturday, according to the FBI Louisville twitter page. Beckley is also being charged with unlawful entry of a restricted building.
Beckley gave a viral interview from the U.S. Capitol building during the deadly riot on Jan. 6, saying “we’re not putting up with this tyrannical rule.” and making threatening statements.
Beckley later told WDRB News he deleted his Facebook account and removed the SIM card from his phone out of fear he could be charged.
Beckley is scheduled to appear in federal court Tuesday.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man told a TV news station that he regrets entering the U.S. Capitol last week with an angry mob but says he didn’t hurt anyone or damage any property. Damon Beckley told WDRB-TV in Louisville that he has deleted Facebook and removed the SIM card from his phone out of fear he could be charged. Roughly 120 people have been arrested nationwide on charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot, which was sparked by supporters of President Donald Trump as Congress was voting to certify Democrat Joe Biden as the next president. More arrests are expected as investigators comb through thousands of tips, photos, videos and social media accounts to collect evidence.