FBI puts up posters in DC seeking information about Capitol invaders

FBI puts up posters in DC seeking information about Capitol invaders

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The FBI posted what appear to be electronic posters in Washington, DC, seeking information about anyone who participated in the Capitol violation on Wednesday.

Photos of bus stops shared by journalists on social media say “Seeking information” and include pictures of some protesters inside the United States Capitol. The posters also share a phone number to contact the FBI office in Washington, DC.

“DC bus stops now feature signs posted by the FBI seeking information on participants in the Capitol uprising,” CNN reporter Jim AcostaJames (Jim) AcostaJohn Kelly after Capitol riot: ‘Look infinitely more closely at whoever we elect for any job’ CNN’s Acosta says ‘several of us’ receive death threats from Trump supporters CNN’s Acosta shares video of the House official White calling cap for music MORE tweeted along with a photo of a poster taken at night.

A HuffPost journalist, Ryan J. Reilly, posted a similar photo on Twitter.

The posters come as the FBI has enlisted the help of the public in identifying individuals who were “actively instigating violence” on Wednesday. Tagency is accepting tips and digital media, like photos and videos, to help find anyone who may have violated federal law.

The Washington Post reported on Friday that the agency was investigating whether any of the protesters intended to harm legislators or Capitol officials.

Dozens of people were arrested after the riot and five died, including a Capitol police officer and a woman who was shot by a plainclothes officer from the Capitol. Three other people died after going through “medical emergencies” near the Capitol grounds.

The Federal Public Ministry revealed multiple charges against protesters this week, including a West Virginia lawmaker who allegedly filmed himself in the riot and the man who was photographed with his feet on the speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPressure grows up in Trump to leave Hillicon Valley: Twitter permanently suspends Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell and others | Laptop stolen from Pelosi’s office during Capitol riots | Reddit bans r / DonaldTrump Forum Mayor: Biden Pentagon pick ‘shares my commitment to civilian military control’ MORE(D-Calif.) table.

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