America watched like hordes of riots burst into the United States Capitol January 6: Crush the windows, lift the stairs and send lawmakers and law enforcement to run for their lives. The flood of protesters who entered the Capitol that day left federal prosecutors an equally immense task: to find and prosecute those responsible.
Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney General Michael Sherwin said, “The scope and scope of this investigation in these cases is truly unprecedented, not only in FBI history, but probably in the history of the DOJ “.
To date, federal prosecutors have charged at least 172 people for their alleged roles in the riot and have opened more than 400 investigations into possible offenders.
As law enforcement continues to rally alleged attackers, here’s what CBS News has learned about the people who were arrested:
How many have been charged?
As of Friday, authorities had charged at least 172 people in a federal court, and at least 13 of those people were also charged by grand juries.
How many have militated?
At least 15 of those arrested are veterans and two are currently serving in the Army Reserve, according to military service records obtained by CBS News.
Of the 17, seven have served in the United States Army, seven in the Navy, 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 the involvement of Army soldiers or civilians in extremist groups seriously and will address this issue. ‘in accordance with army regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to ensure due process Extremist ideologies and activities are directly opposed to our values and beliefs and those who subscribe to extremism have no place in our ranks’ .
Where did they come from?
The riots come from at least 39 states outside of Washington, DC. Of those arrested who knew their home states, most were from Texas and New York, with 18 Texans and 14 New Yorkers charged so far. Other well-represented states include Florida, with 13 detainees, and California, with 11 detainees. New Jersey has nine arrests and Virginia has eight.
How many have worked in law enforcement?
At least four people were working as police officers at the time they allegedly participated in the riot, and all have quit their jobs. Houston Police Officer Tam Dinh Pham and Monmouth County Correctional Police Marissa Suarez resigned after being arrested, and two Virginia police officers were fired after prosecutors charged them with felony criminal mischief. his alleged conduct at the Capitol.
How many have extremist affiliations?
Authorities have linked at least 22 alleged riot police to extremist groups, including the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, Three Percenters, Texas Freedom Force and the conspiracy group QAnon.
How many women were there?
Although those arrested in the Jan. 6 crowd were mostly men, at least 20 women have been arrested for their alleged involvement.
How old were the detainees?
Among the 46 defendants whose ages are known, the average age was 42 years. The alleged youngest known riot police officer is Emanuel Jackson, a 20-year-old man from Maryland, according to whom prosecutors beat police officers with a bat. The eldest was Lonnie Coffman, a 70-year-old Alabama man, according to authorities, who drove a car full of weapons and explosives to Washington, DC
Common charges
A large proportion of the alleged riot police have been charged with minor offenses such as misdemeanor transgression, but prosecutors plan to add charges for more serious offenses as evidence becomes available. Sherwin said “almost all” of the cases that federal prosecutors have charged with “major federal crimes” with possible sentences ranging from five to twenty years.
Federal prosecutors charged at least 83 people with “violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds,” a felony that carries a possible sentence of no more than six months in prison or up to five years if combined with a felony violation. ‘weapons.
At least 15 people were arrested for allegedly assaulting an agent, a crime with sentences ranging from one to twenty years, depending on the circumstances of the assault. Prosecutors said Tuesday that once they have time to review the images from the body camera, they hope to charge more people with crimes related to police assaults.
At least seven people have been charged with theft of government property, including Aaron Mostofsky, who was photographed wearing a U.S. Capitol police riot shield and bulletproof vest and can be sentenced to up to ten years in prison.
How many were released?
At least 55 people have been sent home after bail or agreed to supervised release.
How many tests are there?
Federal law enforcement has issued more than 500 grand jury citations and search 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 cases
The FBI increases the reward offered information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who dropped pipe bombs in Washington, DC on January 6th.
A Capitol riot known as “QAnon Shaman” offered to testify in the upcoming removal trial of former President Trump.
A federal judge on Sunday blocked the release of alleged riot police Eric Munchel, dubbed “the zipper type” on social media after a photo appeared to show him with plastic handcuffs and tactical equipment.
A New York man was loaded Monday after people in his hometown recognized a college jacket from the high school he allegedly wore to the Capitol revolt.
What happens next?
Sherwin said Tuesday that the rapid arrest rate will begin soon as prosecutors move away from loading the easily identifiable “Internet stars” that appeared in photos and on social media and begin building more conspiracy cases. complicated related to the coordination of militia groups during the attack.
Paulina Smolinski contributed to the reports.