Sunday 19th January 2025

PA Man Found Guilty For ‘Key Role’ in Jan. 6th Riot at U.S. Capitol

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A Pennsylvania man who federal prosecutors say played a key role in the Capitol riot awaits sentencing after he was convicted on multiple counts.  Prosecutors in Washington, D.C. said Friday that Ryan Samsel was found guilty of assaulting a Capitol Police officer after he and other protesters breached a restricted area on the Capitol grounds.  Samsel, who remains in custody, was also found guilty of civil disorder.  Sentencing is set for June 13th.

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