Texas man is arrested and charged for assaulting cops on Jan 6

A Texas man was arrested this Wednesday on felony charges in relation to his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a press release from the Justice Department.

Jason Farris, 44, of Arlington, Texas, is charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers; obstructing, impeding, or interfering with officers during a civil disorder; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; and physical violence in a restricted building or grounds. He was arrested today in Texas.

From the DOJ: According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Farris was at the front of a mob on the North side of the Lower West Plaza of the Capitol, a location that was restricted from lawful public access. Police officers at this location had set up metal bicycle racks as a barricade to prevent rioters from advancing further into the Capitol.  At approximately 2:15 p.m., Farris stated to the police officers, among other things: “I bet your family is proud of you,… You ain’t shit. Ain’t none of you shit.” As he said this, Farris hit the baton held by of one of the police officers with his hand.

Moments later, other rioters grabbed one of the bicycle racks and attempted to pull it away from the officers.  Several officers held onto the bicycle rack.  Farris approached a U.S. Capitol Police officer who was holding onto the bicycle rack and shoved the officer in the back with two hands, knocking him to the ground. After Farris shoved the officer to the ground, other rioters pulled the bicycle rack away from the police and dragged it into the crowd.

Read the full press release over at the DOJ’s website.

Sky Palma

Before launching DeadState back in 2012, Sky Palma has been blogging about politics, social issues and religion for over a decade. He lives in Los Angeles and also enjoys Brazilian jiu jitsu, chess, music and art.