(CNN) The Justice Department revealed new charges against a Texas man who allegedly participated in the Capitol attack and posted online death threats against Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a US Capitol Police officer.
Garret Miller of Texas faces five criminal charges stemming from the Capitol insurrection, including trespassing offenses and making death threats. Miller allegedly tweeted, "assassinate AOC," according to court documents.
He also said the police officer who fatally shot a Trump supporter during the attack "deserves to die" and won't "survive long" because it's "huntin[g] season."
Prosecutors said in newly released court documents that Miller posted extensively on social media before and during the attack, saying a "civil war could start" and "next time we bring the guns."
He was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Justice Department. Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to keep him in jail pending trial, and a detention hearing is scheduled for Monday.
thatpj on January 23rd, 2021 at 20:35 UTC »
She did say that she had an experience during the riot that she cant speak about. Its unfortunate they have become targets from racists.
er0gami2 on January 23rd, 2021 at 20:31 UTC »
"Clint Broden, a lawyer for Miller, told CNN Saturday that his client "certainly regrets what he did."
He only regrets being in jail where he belongs, not what he actually did and will do again when he is released.
coolifiparkhere on January 23rd, 2021 at 19:52 UTC »
When I talk to people who say that the Capitol riots weren't so bad I ask them what they think would have happened if the rioters got their hands on AOC, Pelosi, or any of the other Democrats. They kinda just go quiet or change the subject.