Mitchell Bosch, a Brooklyn man, has been charged with felony counts of civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers, as well as misdemeanors for his role in resisting law enforcement officers’ efforts to hold back the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Despite not being charged with entering the building, Bosch faces federal charges for his actions.
Bosch, 44, was released without bail following an appearance in Federal District Court in Brooklyn. His case will be prosecuted in Washington, along with over 1,300 other individuals who have been charged in connection with the riot.
According to an FBI agent, video footage shows Bosch pushing against officers, assisting other rioters, and encouraging opposition to the police. At one point, he moved to the back of the crowd and urged rioters to “hold the line” before rushing back to the front amid another confrontation. The agent described how Bosch was involved in several altercations during the riot.
Bosch has previously been arrested multiple times for participating in protests against Covid-19 vaccine mandates in New York City. A registered Republican, he announced a run for a City Council seat in Brooklyn last year but did not qualify for the ballot. He disclosed on a financial form filed in connection with the federal case that he owned several rental properties and was a retired member of the armed forces.
As at least the fourth New York State man to be arrested on charges from the Jan. 6 riot, Bosch faces serious legal consequences for his participation. The investigation into the events of that day is still ongoing, with former President Donald J. Trump also facing federal charges arising from the riot. He has pleaded not guilty.
The reporting was contributed by Karen Zraick.
The article contains information about the arrest and charges against Mitchell Bosch, a Brooklyn man involved in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Bosch was charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts for his role in resisting law enforcement and encouraging other rioters. The article also mentions other individuals from New York State who have been arrested in connection with the riot.
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