Texas brothers arrested for allegedly assaulting law officers during storming of U.S. Capitol

Brian Jackson, 47, and his brother, Adam Jackson, 42
Brian Jackson, 47, and his brother, Adam Jackson, 42(FBI)
Published: Jun. 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
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WASHINGTON (KWTX) - Two Texas brothers were arrested June 7 after they were accused of assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Katy residents Brian Jackson, 47, and Adam Jackson, 42, are charged in the District of Columbia with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers, civil disorder, and related offenses.

The men were arrested in Katy, Texas, and are expected to make their initial court appearances later today in the Southern District of Texas.

According to court documents, the Jacksons were among rioters illegally on the grounds of the Capitol on Jan. 6. At approximately 5 p.m. that day, they assaulted a line of law enforcement officers outside of the tunnel area of the Lower West Terrace.

Brian Jackson hurled a flagpole at officers. Adam Jackson hurled a large red or orange object at officers and then charged at the line of officers with what appeared to be a U.S. Capitol Police riot shield.

In a video on Brian Jackson’s Facebook account, a voice is heard saying, “Adam got a god-damned shield, stole it from the f---- popo.”

Later, Brian Jackson “unsent” several messages that he had sent bragging about his participation in the riot and sent multiple messages asking others to delete videos and messages he had sent.

Adam Jackson, meanwhile, exchanged messages with another person on Jan. 10, 2021, in which he indicated he wanted to return to Washington for the inauguration.

The other person asked Adam Jackson if he brought the riot shield home with him, and Jackson responded, “No, we left them. Cost to much to ship home lol.”

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.

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