Narayana Rheiner is a 40 year old man from Baltimore Maryland. Rheiner has been accused by the Department of Justice of taking part in the January 6 2021 attack on the US Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.
Narayana Rheiner Allegations
Rheiner Arrested, Charged With Civil Disorder. “Narayana Rheiner, 40, of Baltimore, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with civil disorder and related offenses. He was arrested in Baltimore and is to make his initial appearance today in the District of Columbia.” [DOJ]
DOJ: Rheiner Told Rioters To “Push Up” Against Police. “According to court documents, Rheiner was among rioters at the front of a police line on Jan. 6. He waved others to come forward towards the line as he and others said to “push up.” He made contact with officers with his arm and then grabbed an officer’s riot shield and attempted to pull it away. Rheiner later went inside the Capitol, telling officers to “stand down and go home.”” [DOJ]
DOJ: More Than 750 People Arrested For Capitol Attack. “In the 13 months since Jan. 6, more than 750 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including over 235 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.” [DOJ]
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