Topline
Ray Epps—a supporter of former President Donald Trump who was spotted at the January 6 Capitol riot—was charged with disorderly conduct for his alleged involvement in the attack, after the lack of charges against Epps led personalities like Tucker Carlson to baselessly claim Epps was a government provocateur.
Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, gestures to a line of law enforcement officers, as people … [+]
Key Facts
Epps was charged with one count of disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, according to a filing from federal prosecutor Michael Gordon.
The court document said Epps did “engage in disorderly and disruptive conduct” at the Capitol with the intent to “in fact impede and disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business and official functions.”
Forbes has reached out to Epps’ attorneys for comment on the charge.
Key Background
Epps is currently suing Fox News for defamation because of comments made by former host Carlson that suggested he was an undercover government agent who instigated the riots.
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