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Former Officer Who Stormed the U.S. Capitol Found Guilty

“[Robertson was] part of the problem,” said Risa Berkower, Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Former Officer Who Stormed the U.S. Capitol Found Guilty
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 06: A group of pro-Trump protesters raise signs and flags on the grounds of the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol earlier, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation’s capital to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
By Ashlee Banks · Updated April 12, 2022

In the latest episode of the U.S. Capitol insurrection saga, an off-duty police officer is facing consequences for his role in raiding the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

According to Reuters a federal jury found Thomas Robertson guilty of six felonies which included the obstruction of the U.S. Congress’ official proceeding, civil disorder and entering and remaining in a restricted building.

On Jan. 6, Robertson unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol with former police officer Jacob Fracker, who testified against him after pleading guilty to similar charges in March.

At the time of the riot, Robertson was working as a sergeant at the Rocky Mount’s police department, however after his arrest last year, he was fired by his department, CNBC reported.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Risa Berkower stated during her closing arguments that Robertson was “part of the problem.”

“This defendant gleefully put himself in the thick of the initial round of rioters who set off hours of chaos inside the Capitol,” she added.

According to CBS, Robertson could face up to 20 years behind bars.

TOPICS:  Capitol Riot Insurrection