WASHINGTON D.C. – A Bristol Borough man was convicted of multiple charges, including causing serious injuries to a U.S. Capitol police officer, for his participation in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Ryan Stephen Samsel, 39, and his co-defendants were found guilty of various crimes, including physical violence on the Capitol grounds or buildings, civil disorder, and other offenses. Their sentencing is scheduled for June 13, with Samsel ordered to remain in custody until then.
During the trial, federal prosecutors argued that the defendants traveled to Washington D.C. with the intent of obstructing the certification of the 2020 presidential election. They were accused of initiating the breach of Capitol grounds, leading to “hours of terror, violence, destruction, and injury,” according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Mirabelli.
Samsel has a history of crime and violence, particularly against women. His violent past includes assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, as well as mistreatment and abuse during his time in federal custody. He reportedly suffered multiple injuries and attacks while in custody, and has communicated with individuals involved in the conspiracy theories surrounding the events of January 6, 2021.
Throughout the article, there are details surrounding Samsel’s conduct and the events leading up to the attack, shedding light on his history and the impact of his actions. The sentencing, set for June 13, will determine the consequences for Samsel and his co-defendants. Documentary evidence and the testimony of the victim underline the severity of the crimes committed, and the role played by Samsel and his co-conspirators in the violent events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.