Ryan Samsel convicted of assaulting police on Jan. 6
A federal judge convicted Samsel, of Pennsylvania, and four others for their role in helping cause the first breach of police barricades in the Capitol riot.
Stay updated with breaking news from Ryan Samsel. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A federal judge convicted Samsel, of Pennsylvania, and four others for their role in helping cause the first breach of police barricades in the Capitol riot.
Ryan Samsel, a Pennsylvania barber, was found guilty along with four co-defendants, but he was acquitted of trespassing on the Capitol grounds.
FBIA Jan. 6 rioter who prosecutors argued was a key instigator that led to the takeover of the U.S. Capitol was convicted of multiple felonies on Friday, alongside four co-defendants.Authorities long pointed to Ryan Samsel as the man whose actions were a tipping point that turned a rowdy pro-Donald Trump protest into a downright violent riot, with him being one of the first—and possibly the first—person to push through barricades and throw them at officers at what is known as the Peace Circle. S
Ryan Samsel, Other Jan. 6 Defendants Convicted
A judge found Ryan Samsel of Pennsylvania and four co-defendants — James Grant, Paul Johnson, Stephen Randolph and Jason Blythe — guilty on a range of charges.