Published 3 years ago

Man charged in attack on AP photographer, police at Capitol

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Alan Byerly reportedly told a friend last month he was “waiting to be arrested” as pictures from the riot were circulating on social media. Federal authorities identified him as the man in the hat. He is facing five counts, including assault on a federal officer and obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder.

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Yahoo News

Man charged with attacking AP photographer and police during Capitol riot

A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday on charges concerning the assault of an AP photographer and police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot, the Department of Justice announced.Driving the news: Alan William Byerly, 54, is accused of being part of a group that pulled the photographer backward down some stairs, according to an FBI indictment. Byerly and three others allegedly "pushed, shoved and dragged" the photographer. Byerly is also al…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Associated Press News

Man charged in attack on AP photographer, police at Capitol

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he assaulted an Associated Press photographer and police officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Alan William Byerly, 54, was armed with what appeared to be a stun gun when he charged at officers guarding the Capitol, an FBI agent wrote in an affidavit.

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

DOJ charges Capitol riot suspect with attacking AP photographer

The Justice Department has charged a Pennsylvania man who allegedly attacked an Associated Press photographer and used a stun gun while assaulting police officers during the Capitol insurrection on January 6.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

Pennsylvania Man, Alan William Byerly, Charged In Attack On AP Photographer, Police During US Capitol Riot

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he assaulted an Associated Press photographer and police officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.Alan William Byerly, 54, was armed with what appeared to be a stun gun when he charged at officers guarding the Capitol, an FBI agent wrote in an affidavit. After police apparently removed the device from his hand, Byerly continued to charge at the officers, p…

3 years ago·United States

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The Hill

Capitol riot suspect charged with attacking AP photographer

Authorities have charged a Pennsylvania man with attacking a photographer for The Associated Press during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Alan William ...

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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