Florida man convicted in Jan 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON – A Florida man who posted a Fb video of himself throughout the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the U.S. Capitol faces greater than 20 years in jail following a felony conviction.

A District of Columbia federal decide discovered Bradley Weeks, 44, of Macclenny in north Florida, responsible Friday of a felony rely of obstruction of an official continuing, together with 4 misdemeanors, in keeping with courtroom data.

Weeks faces as much as 20 years in jail for the felony and as much as three years complete for the lesser prices. Sentencing can be scheduled at a later date.

Based on courtroom paperwork, Weeks joined with others objecting to Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory over then-President Donald Trump. A mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an try and cease Congress from certifying election outcomes for Biden over the Republican Trump, authorities mentioned. 5 individuals died within the violence.

A number of individuals tipped off FBI brokers in regards to the video Weeks had posted on his Fb web page about his participation within the Capitol riot, officers mentioned. In a single publish, he turned the digicam to point out his face whereas on the Capitol and detailed what he had performed.

“We’ve needed to break issues to get by means of, however we’ve gotten by means of. We’ve gotten by means of, and we’re going to take again the Capitol!” Weeks mentioned within the video. “We’re taking again our nation. That is our 1776!”

Weeks additionally gave an interview in regards to the siege to an area newspaper, the Baker County Press. The paper on Jan. 14, 2001, posted a screenshot of Weeks underneath the headline, “Native man concerned in Capitol siege,” the FBI mentioned.

For the reason that riot, practically 900 individuals have been arrested in practically all 50 states on prices associated to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, officers mentioned. Greater than 275 individuals have been charged with assaulting or impeding regulation enforcement.

Macclenny is situated west of Jacksonville.