The FBI is constructing its case towards an alleged lead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot one Lego brick at a time.
Investigators seized a “absolutely constructed US Capitol Lego set” from Robert Morss, 27, together with a pocket book containing directions on create a “hometown militia,” court docket information printed by The Smoking Gun revealed.
The suspect allegedly led rioters in “one of the intense and extended clashes” towards regulation enforcement officers attempting to comprise throngs of rioters, in keeping with the outlet.
Morss was carrying tactical gear and a “MAGA” hat as he led different Donald Trump supporters who had been attempting to breach the Capitol’s Decrease West Terrace, at one level ripping a riot protect from a Metropolitan Police Division officer, prosecutors alleged in court docket paperwork cited within the article.
The Pennsylvania man “got here ready for violence after which repeatedly led the violent mob attacking,” prosecutors reportedly wrote.
Morss’ militia to-do record included preparations like “Ambush” and “Battle Drills,” in keeping with paperwork printed within the report.
The suspect — who stays behind bars — additionally wrote down reminders to “Deliver Assault Rifle” and “4 Magazines.”
The reported Military Ranger-turned-substitute instructor was indicted final month for his alleged function within the rebellion, and charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, civil dysfunction, theft of US property and obstruction, federal information present.
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and 4 others died throughout the violent battle.
Greater than 140 folks had been injured when the mob tried to cease Congress from formalizing President Joe Biden’s electoral victory amid Former President Trump’s false claims that the outcomes had been corrupted.
Greater than 500 folks have been charged within the melee to this point, and investigators are investigating a whole lot of different suspects.
