Brian Bingham Convicted for Assaulting Police at Capitol Riot
- Brian Glenn Bingham was found guilty of felony offenses including assaulting a police officer and civil disorder.
- He argued that the chaos of the day influenced his actions during the riot.
- The conviction represents the ongoing legal consequences faced by individuals involved in the Capitol riot.
On November 4, 2024, a jury in Washington, D.C., found Brian Glenn Bingham guilty of assaulting a police officer during the Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021. The veteran from New Jersey was accused of hitting an officer in the face while trying to disrupt the police's efforts to manage the rioters. In defending his actions, Bingham highlighted that he was present during the incident where a Capitol Police lieutenant fatally shot a rioter, Ashli Babbitt, raising questions about the chaotic atmosphere that day. Legal representatives stated Bingham intends to appeal the verdict. With over 1,532 individuals charged in connection to the riot, Bingham’s conviction underscores the ongoing legal repercussions of the events surrounding the attempted certification of President Joe Biden's electoral victory. The investigation and legal cases stemming from the Capitol Riot continue, with Donald Trump also facing charges related to the events of that day.