Another North Texan Arrested For Alleged Role In Capitol Riot, Says He Used Flag Pole To Bang On Window

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

January 22, 2021

(CBSDFW.COM) – A North Texas man is facing three federal charges for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol after he was identified through social media posts.

Nolan Cooke, 22, is currently in the Fannin County Jail as he is accused of acts during civil disorder, entering restricted buildings or grounds and unlawful activities on Capitol grounds.

The riot in Washington, D.C. happened after a rally by now-former President Donald Trump and his supporters as they called for the 2020 election results to be overturned due to unfounded claims of voter fraud. In the end, five people, including a Capitol police officer, died as a result of the events.

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