By Kevin Krause
Almost two dozen North Texans have been charged. President Biden marked the anniversary of of Jan. 6 Capitol riot with an address to the nation.
Here are the North Texans who have been charged in connection with the events of Jan. 6, 2021. The latest to be added to the list is Stewart Rhodes of Granbury, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, who was among 11 people arrested and charged with seditious conspiracy in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Thursday. Also arrested was Roberto Minuta, 37, a New Jersey man with ties to the Oath Keepers who recently moved to Prosper in Collin County.
Thomas Ballard, 35, Fort Worth:Â The motorcycle mechanic is charged with multiple felonies, accused of assaulting police with a baton and hurling a âtabletopâ at them during the riot. Detained pending trial.
Kevin Sam Blakely, 55, McKinney:Â A windshield repair worker, he allegedly breached the Capitol. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and is free while awaiting sentencing next year.
