OCALA, Florida: Three individuals have been taken into custody by American authorities in connection with the violent assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Jonathan Pollock, Olivia Pollock, and Joseph Hutchinson were arrested at a ranch in southern Florida, according to a statement from the FBI. They are set to appear in federal court in Ocala on Monday, facing charges including assaulting and resisting civil servants, as well as disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. The arrests come as the country commemorates the third anniversary of the attack by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
The FBI had offered a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jonathan Pollock, who was described as “considered armed and dangerous.” Since the January 6 assault, nearly 1,300 individuals have been charged in connection with the event, with most facing charges related to illegal entry into the Capitol or causing property damage. Additionally, about 350 individuals have been charged with assaulting law enforcement officers or resisting arrest. Members of groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have also faced more serious charges of seditious conspiracy.
Former President Trump, who is facing felony charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and his role in the January 6 assault, has not acknowledged his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. He also denies having incited his supporters to attack the seat of the US Congress. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case on Trump’s eligibility to seek a second term, he is currently the frontrunner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
A recent poll by the Washington Post/University of Maryland revealed that 39 percent of Americans believe the assault on the Capitol was the result of a plot hatched by the FBI.
In summary, three individuals have been arrested in Florida in connection with the January 6 assault on the US Capitol, adding to the nearly 1,300 people who have been charged in relation to the event. Former President Trump is also facing legal challenges over his alleged role in the assault. These developments come as the country marks the third anniversary of the violent attack by Trump supporters.