Mark Ibrahim of Orange County, Calif., who joined the pro-Trump crowd outside the Capitol while armed with his DEA-issued pistol, faces felony charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot
A special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration has become the first federal law enforcement charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Ibrahim allegedly told investigators from the Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General that he did not display his DEA badge or firearm during the protest, butsupporting the charges against him says he posed for several photos in which he appeared to be deliberately showing his badge as well as the gun holstered on his hip. Two were included in the court filing.
On Tuesday, Richie told POLITICO that "Ibrahim played no role in any riot. He never committed any violence, attempted to enter any buildings nor induced or promoted others to do so," and that the "indictment results from conjecture, political pressure and a flawed attempt to paint a specific narrative through pictures taken wholly out of context."
The friend also said Ibrahim attended the rally to promote a “Liberty Tavern” political podcast and cigar brand he was thinking of launching.
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