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Originally Posted by Yamer
FBI and the DOJ will be holding a press conference any moment re: Capitol Riot and nationwide protests/riots.
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Brief notes, not including all:
A lot of intelligence was received by the FBI ahead, but they had to differentiate between intent and someone ranting online. They did make an arrest pre-riot.
A number of the misdemeanors are just preliminary charges to allow for arrests! Additional charges are forthcoming for a number of these people.
Significant felony charges related to seditious and conspiracy charges and prison terms up to 20 years. Wide range of charges forthcoming.
Tear gas used against police and Assault on the police.
Assault on media.
Looking at money, travel records- no resource will go unchecked (100,000 media pieces have been submitted by the public).
Assault rifles in a restricted district.
In short, people will be shocked with what actually occurred in the capital and charges are just beginning.
Q: Do the pipe bombs count as domestic terrorism since they were targeting political figures? Was it a diversion? A: All being investigated, don't like labels, we have plenty of charges to address all of this conduct. $50K reward out to arrest of this person.
Q: There is a report out that painted a pretty poor picture of intelligence pre-riot can you comment? A: That was a thread on a message board- we briefed it within 40min through all law enforcement partners (I think he said it wasn't substantial evidence, not sure)