Christian Manley is a 26 year old man originally from Alabama. Manley was arrested in Alabama and accused of being part of the January 6 2021 riot at the US Capitol.
Christian Manley Capitol Riot Arrest
Manley Charged With Assault, Disorderly Conduct. “Christian Matthew Manley, 26, originally from Alabama, was arrested in Alaska on Friday on charges related to the riots at the Capitol, the Anchorage Daily News reported. He now faces seven charges including assaulting police officers, disorderly conduct and engaging in violence in a restricted building, during the assault on the Capitol.” [Newsweek]
DOJ: Manley Identified As Capitol Riot Participant. “During an FBI interview in July, a person said Manley was involved in the riot, according to a criminal complaint written by an Alabama FBI agent. At a later date, officials showed the person photos from the riot and they confirmed Manley was pictured, the complaint said.” [ADN]
Charges: Manley Wore Kevlar Vest To Riot, Took Pepper Spray. “The charges include other photos said to be Manley, showing the bearded man wearing what looks like a Kevlar vest, a military-style backpack with pouches on the belt and, in one photo, holding a bottle of pepper spray above his head. Agents found Manley’s Alabama Department of Labor records, as well as his cell phone records, which showed he was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, according to the charges.” [Alaska Public Media]
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