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NC man, a former Marine, charged with assaulting officers in U.S. Capitol riot

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 17, 2023 at 1:01 PM EST
Americans watched the Capitol riot unfold on TV or the internet.
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File: Americans watched the Capitol riot unfold on TV or the internet.

A North Carolina man has been arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.

Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said Lee Stutts, a former United States Marine was arrested on Thursday and is accused of assaulting several law enforcement officers.

He is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court Friday in the Western District of North Carolina.

Stutts is accused of physically assaulting at least seven different U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police Department officers, including throwing something at a line of officers, pushing a metal bike rack fencing into officers, and joining with other rioters in using an enormous sign as a battering ram against police.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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