Guy Reffitt, first January 6 defendant to stand trial, found guilty on all charges

Jury finds first US Capitol riot defendant to go on trial guilty on all counts

By Katelyn Polantz and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) -- A jury in Washington, DC, on Tuesday found January 6 rioter Guy Reffitt guilty of all five charges he faced related to the US Capitol attack, in the pivotal outcome of the first federal trial related to the r

Jury Finds First Jan. 6 Rioter to Go On Trial Guilty of All 5 Charges

"I would like to thank the jury for upholding the rule of law and for its diligent service in this case."

1st trial in Capitol riot ends in conviction on all counts

It’s a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot.

First trial in Capitol riot ends in conviction on all counts

First US Capitol riot trial ends in conviction on all counts

Guy Wesley Reffitt was convicted of obstructing Congress’ joint session to certify the Electoral College vote, interfering with police officers and threatening his two children.

1st trial in Capitol riot ends in conviction on all counts

WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 - A leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.