Former Boston police officer pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case
Joseph Fisher of Plymouth pleaded guilty to eight charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder and committing acts of physical violence at the Capitol.
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Joseph Fisher of Plymouth pleaded guilty to eight charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder and committing acts of physical violence at the Capitol.
Fisher’s hat — adorned with several Boston sports team logos — reportedly helped investigators identify him in photos and video from Jan. 6.
In a federal court filing, Joseph Robert Fisher’s attorney said he “anticipates pleading guilty to the Indictment as charged, without a plea agreement” at a scheduled hearing on Feb. 1.
A retired Boston police officer is expected to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, his lawyer said.
A former Boston police officer was recently indicted on federal charges stemming from his alleged assault of an officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol.