Crime & Safety

Capitol Chaos: N.Y. Court Employee Brendan Hunt Accused Of Making Threats Against Elected Officials

Officials said Tuesday an FBI background check found they had ties to right wing militia groups, or posted extremist views online.

(CBS New York)

January 19 2021

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Twelve National Guard members have been removed from the security operation at the U.S. Capitol due to fears of insider attacks.

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Officials said Tuesday an FBI background check found they had ties to right wing militia groups, or posted extremist views online.

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