A US Capitol Police officer was indicted on obstruction charges in connection to the January 6 insurrection
According to the indictment, Michael A. Riley told a contact online to remove posts showing the person was in the Capitol building that day.Riley was arrested Friday and is expected to make an initial court appearance at 1 p.m. ET. Prosecutors allege that on the day after the insurrection, Riley sent a private message on Facebook to a person who had posted selfies and videos about being in the Capitol, and whom Riley had been in fishing-related Facebook groups with.
DC police warned other agencies before January 6 rally that attendees were urged to 'come armed,' according to new documentRiley has been placed on administrative leave, USCP Chief Tom Manger said."Obstruction of Justice is a very serious allegation. The Department was notified about this investigation several weeks ago. Upon his arrest, the officer was placed on administrative leave pending the completion of the case.
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