Another New Jersey resident, a Princeton student, has been charged for their alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
By P. Kenneth Burns, WHYY
Larry Fife Giberson, of Manahawkin, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with felony civil disorder and related misdemeanor offenses.
Video shows Giberson making his way to the Lower West Terrace entrance of the U.S. Capitol, also known as the tunnel entrance, according to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Other news coverage:
Princeton senior arrested in U.S. Capitol riot (Daily Princetonian)
Princeton University student charged in Jan 6 riot (Planet Princeton)
It claims Giberson was part of the first coordinated “heave-ho” push against the line of officers, after making his way to the front of the crowd. During this time, an officer was crushed between a door and a shield held by a rioter.
Officers were eventually able to regain control of the tunnel and pushed out the rioters, including Giberson. While other rioters attempted to regain entry, Giberson stood nearby as one officer was dragged into the crowd, according to the complaint. He allegedly yelled “drag them out” and cheered as weapons and pepper spray were used against police officers in the tunnel.
Interview with FBI
Giberson, 21, was released on his own recognizance. Under the terms of his pretrial supervision, he must notify the court if he plans on traveling outside of New Jersey, any trips outside of the continental U.S. must be approved by a judge, and he can’t possess any weapons.
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