Michael Riley, a 25-year veteran of the force, is accused of directing a man who stormed the Capitol to take down Facebook posts implicating the rioter in the attack.
October 15, 2021 at 01:32 PM
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A veteran U.S. Capitol Police officer was indicted on obstruction charges for allegedly telling a rioter who stormed the Capitol building on Jan. 6 to take down Facebook posts implicating the accused rioter in the unrest.
Michael Riley, who was in the K-9 unit of the Capitol police force, is facing two counts of obstruction of justice, according to the indictment. David Benowitz of Price Benowitz appeared on behalf of Riley during his initial appearance Friday.
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Rioters clash with police at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6. Gallagher Photography/Shutterstock.com
