Doug Jensen, an Iowa man who participated in the Capitol riots, has been arrested by the FBI. Jensen was arrested after posting a photo of himself from the Capitol attack on his Twitter account.
Doug Jensen Arrested, Seen Chasing Capitol Police
Doug Jensen Arrested, Facing Five Federal Charges. “Doug Jensen, a 41-year-old Des Moines man who was photographed among the mob that invaded the U.S. Capitol, has been arrested and is in custody in the Polk County Jail, Sgt. Ryan Evans of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday morning.” [Des Moines Register]
Jensen Wore QAnon Shirt During Riot, Fired From Masonry Company. “Forrest & Associate Masonry in Des Moines says Jensen no longer has a job there. On Thursday, KCCI’s Todd Magel reached out to Jensen through Facebook. He declined comment and called KCCI “Fake News.” Associated Press photos show Jensen inside the Capitol Wednesday. He’s shown wearing a stocking cap and a QAnon T-shirt over a hooded sweatshirt.” [KCCI]
Jensen Was Seen Chasing Capitol Police During The Attack. “Doug Jensen of Des Moines appears to be the man who was at the front of a crowd that entered the Capitol and chased a black police officer up a flight of stairs in several videos of the riot, including one posted by HuffPost reporter Igor Bobic.” [NY Post]
Doug Jensen Photos
Doug Jensen Video
Video of Jensen chasing Capitol Police:
Here’s the scary moment when protesters initially got into the building from the first floor and made their way outside Senate chamber. pic.twitter.com/CfVIBsgywK
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 6, 2021
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