An FBI complaint, citing screenshots from the video, asked that a warrant be issued charging Keller with knowingly entering a restricted building to impede an official government function, disorderly conduct, and obstructing law officers during the frightening ordeal.
CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Released a Statement
After the alleged participation of Kate Keller in the Capitol siege, CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Sarah Hirshland released a statement before the charges were filed against the former Olympic swimmer.
She said that the organization will determine whether any action should be taken.
She also released a statement through Twitter and wrote that she strongly condemns the rioters at the U.S. Capitol. She also added that the actions contradict the committee s values. At home, and around the world, Team USA athletes are held to a very high standard as they represent our country on the field of play and off. What happened in Washington, D.C., was a case where that standard was clearly not met.
USA Olympic Champion Charged in Capitol Riots 01/14/21
(ATR) Five-time U.S. Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller has been arrested and charged in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol building after video unveiled appears to depict him in last week’s deadly attack.
Klete Keller was identified in this video shot by Julio Rosas of Townhall Media. (FBI)
Keller, 38, a three-time Olympian, was charged with obstructing law enforcement engaged in official duties, unlawfully entering Capitol grounds and disorderly conduct on federal property.
An FBI complaint filed in U.S. District Court, citing video evidence that had been made public, initially requested the warrant charging Keller. His identity confirmed by at least a dozen swimmers, the six-foot-six athlete is seen wearing a U.S. Olympic team jacket during the deadly melee.