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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Martha McHardy

Jan 6 rioter dubbed ‘Conan O’Riot’ is finally tracked down and arrested

Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images

An alleged January 6 rioter dubbed 'Conan O'Riot' due to his resemblance to former late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien has been arrested.

Derek Nelson, 30, who was an active-duty US Marine from October 2011 to September 2015, was tracked down and arrested by the FBI on Wednesday in Illinois, according to federal court records.

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