Christine Priola, Capitol Rioter Seen At Mike Pence s Desk, Quits School Job In QAnon Rant
On 1/17/21 at 4:50 AM EST
A former schools therapist has been charged with multiple criminal counts over the storming of the U.S. Capitol after she quit her job, citing several conspiracy theories as the reason behind her decision.
Holding a placard that read THE CHILDREN CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE , the 49-year-old was photographed standing next to a fellow protesters who sat on the Vice President s seat in the Senate Chamber after the mob stormed the heart of U.S. democracy.
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A day later, Priola resigned from her job as occupational therapist with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Ex-CMSD therapist charged in Capitol riots By Jim Nelson | January 15, 2021 at 8:02 PM EST - Updated January 19 at 12:57 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A legal expert suggests the federal case against a former Cleveland Metropolitan School District employee connected to the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol was filed to send a firm message before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
“I think the prosecutors had no interest in standing for it,” said Cleveland-based attorney Jared Klabenow. “They wanted to immediately send a message to the general public that they’re not going to stand for it, and - more importantly - anyone who tries to go next week during the inauguration and cause similar disruptions will not be tolerated.”
Early images of the U.S. Capitol siege captured the extremism of intruders as the insurrection was broadcast live. There was a bare-chested man in a furry headdress, another wearing an