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Alanna Durkin Richer FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021 file photo insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump try to open a door of the U.S. Capitol as they riot in Washington. With riot cases flooding into Washington’s federal court, the Justice Department is under pressure to quickly resolve the least serious cases. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) May 13, 2021 - 6:01 PM An active-duty Marine Corps officer seen on camera scuffling with a police officer and hel...

By Bill Galluccio May 13, 2021 An active-duty U.S. Marine officer was arrested for his alleged role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6. Major  Prosecutors said that Warnagiris was the first person to push his way through the East Rotunda doors and enter the Capitol Building. Once inside, he struggled with a police officer, who was trying to close the door. The FBI released photos of Warnagiris inside the Capitol Building and received a tip about his identity from a former ...

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USA TODAY WASHINGTON – A Marine Corps officer was arrested Thursday and charged with assaulting police officers at the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, making him the first service member on active duty charged for his role in the deadly riot, the Justice Department said. Maj. Christopher Warnagiris is accused of forcing his way inside the Capitol by pushing through a line of officers guarding the buildings East Rotunda doors. Video footage showed Warnagiris keeping the door open for others...

Quantico Marine major charged with assaulting an officer during Capitol breach May 13 Maj. Christopher Warnagiris, allegedly seen here in security camera footage, was arrested Thursday. (U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia) An active-duty Marine officer stationed in Quantico, Virginia, was arrested Thursday and charged with crimes related to the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, the District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Maj. Christopher Warnagiris, 40, of Woodbridge...

Marine Corps officer becomes first active-duty service member charged in Jan. 6 attack, DOJ says