GROVELAND, Fla. — Three individuals were apprehended by United States authorities for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, which coincided with the three-year anniversary of the violent incident. The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Jonathan D Pollock, 24, Olivia M Pollock, 33, and Joseph D Hutchinson, 27, at a ranch in Groveland, Florida. According to the FBI, the trio will be arraigned on Monday and face charges including assaulting officers and violent entry into the Capitol.
The three had been indicted in April 2021, however, Jonathan Pollock had evaded authorities after the attack, while his sister and Hutchinson were arrested in June 2021 and then fled shortly before their trial in Washington, DC in March. The FBI had offered a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jonathan Pollock, whom they considered armed and dangerous.
The assault on the US Capitol took place when thousands of individuals attempted to prevent the certification of the 2020 election results, fueled by false claims of election fraud. As a result, more than 2,000 people entered the Capitol building, causing vandalism, theft, and putting the lives of lawmakers at risk. The incident has raised concerns about the state of US democracy and the influence of anti-democratic elements in the Republican Party.
The aftermath of the attack has seen over 950 individuals facing federal charges, with some accused of seditious conspiracy, a serious offense. As of now, 192 defendants have been sentenced to prison time, and 484 have pleaded guilty to various crimes. This ongoing situation continues to have a significant impact on the US political landscape.