A Texas couple who bragged online they “were the first group to storm the capitol” and “fought cops” during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol were convicted this week for their roles in the insurrection.
Mark Middleton, 55, and Jalise Middleton, 54, were found guilty of multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses, including assaulting law enforcement officers, civil disorder, and obstruction of an official proceeding, authorities said in a news release.
As Law&Crime reported, In his red, white, and blue “Trump” beanie hat, red and white scarf, jacket, bluejeans, red and white Nike shoes, and gray backpack with a red logo on the back, Mark Middleton pushed against barricades and the police line with his body, authorities said.
When officers ordered him and others to “Get back!” he yelled, “f — you!” while pushing against the barricades. He also grabbed an officer’s hand and pulled the cop toward the crowd as Jalise Middleton in her red, white, and blue “Trump 2020” beanie — repeatedly grabbed and struck the officer over the barricade with her hand. She struck another officer who came up to assist his colleague, authorities said.