America watches hordes of rioters broke into the US Capitol on January 6 – smashing through windows, pushing up stairs and running lawmakers and law enforcement for their lives. The flood of protesters who poured into the Capitol that day left the federal authorities with an equally big task: those responsible were found and charged.
So far, federal prosecutors have charged at least 235 people for their alleged roles in the riot and opened more than 400 investigations into possible criminals.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said last month, “The scope and extent of this investigation is really unprecedented in these cases, not only in FBI history, but probably in DOJ history as well.”
As law enforcement continues to put together suspected attackers, this is what CBS News has learned about the more than 235 people
who were arrested:
How many have been charged?
More than 235 defendants have been charged in federal court. Of those, 70 were also indicted by grand juries, according to documents reviewed by CBS News.
General charges
Sherwin said last month that prosecutors would move away from the charge of the easily identifiable ‘internet stars’ that appeared on photos and on social media, and start building more complex conspiracy cases related to the coordination of militia groups during the attack. So far, at least 18 have been charged with conspiracy, a charge that alleges they coordinated with others to commit an offense.
More than twenty have been charged with the destruction of the statutes’ property law. During the proceedings for two of the accused, the government said their crimes amounted to ‘terrorism’ – an allegation which is not itself a charge, but which can affect imprisonment if the men are convicted.
The FBI told CBS News earlier this month that 40 people had been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers. Depending on the circumstances of the assault, there are fines of one to twenty years. Federal prosecutors also charged at least 195 suspected rioters with “restricted building or site” charges.
How many served in the military?
At least 20 of those arrested are veterans and three are currently being drafted into the military – two in the military reserve and one in the national guard – according to military service records and court documents obtained by CBS News.
Of the twenty, 10 served in the U.S. Marines, seven in the Army, two in the Navy and one in the Air Force.
The Army Reserve shared the following statement with CBS News: “The U.S. Army Reserve takes all allegations of civilian or military involvement in extremist groups seriously and will address this issue in accordance with military regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice for Rights. process Extremist ideologies and activities are directly against our values and beliefs and those who support extremism have no place in our ranks. ‘
Where do they come from?
The suspected rioters come from at least 42 states outside Washington, DC Among those arrested whose homelands were known, most were from Texas, with 24 Texans so far charged. Pennsylvania and Florida each arrested 19 residents, New York 18, California 12 and Ohio 11.
How many worked in law enforcement?
At least five people were working as law enforcement officers at the time when they allegedly took part in the riot, and four have since left their jobs. An official in North Cornwall Township, Pennsylvania, was suspended without pay after being charged with, among other things, obstruction of justice during civil disorder. Houston Police Officer Tam Dinh Pham and Monmouth County Correctional Police Officer Marissa Suarez both resigned after being arrested, and two Virginia Police Officers was fired after prosecutors charged them with their alleged actions at the Capitol. In addition, a Florida firefighter was also arrested for his participation in the riot.
How many have extremist connections?
Authorities linked at least 31 suspected rioters to extremist groups, including the Proud boys, Eedwagters, Three percent, Texas Freedom Force and the conspiracy group QAnon.
How many were women?
While those arrested in the mob on January 6 were mostly men, at least 29 women were also arrested for their alleged participation.
How old were those arrested?
Among the 74 accused whose age is known, the average age was 42. The latest known alleged riot is 18-year-old Bruno Joseph Cua, who prosecutors are accused of assaulting an officer after he posted online, ‘President Trump is calling us to STRUGGLE! ”
The oldest was 70-year-old Lonnie Coffman, an Alabama man who, according to authorities, brought a car full of guns and explosives to Washington, DC.
How many were released?
At least 111 people were sent home after posting bail or agreeing to supervise release.
How many clues are followed?
Federal law enforcement has issued more than 500 summonses for grand juries and warrants, and the FBI has filed more than 200,000 digital media tips from people hoping to share evidence of the riot.
Recent updates on notable issues
Federal prosecutors charged six members of the oath of office of the oath-takers, who added the government as co-accused to an existing charge sheet for three alleged oath-takers. Seven of the group were part of a tactical “stack” of people dressed in combat gear pushed through the crowd to enter the Capitol, the government said.
At least two Capitol rioters may have committed ‘terrorist crimes’. prosecutors say, which causes them to be detained without bail while awaiting trial – and could mean longer sentences if convicted.
Lawyers for at least seven accused rioters have refer Mr. Trump has sought to explain the actions of their clients, according to statements and documents reviewed by CBS News.
A man who, according to authorities, is a leader in the far-right military group Oath Keepers held a secret security clearance for decades and previously worked for the FBI, his attorney said.
Paulina Smolinski contributed to this report.