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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Kunzelman

Maryland police officer suspended after arrest on Capitol riot charges

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A Maryland police officer who fatally shot a stabbing suspect earlier this year was arrested Thursday on charges that he assaulted police during a mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The Montgomery County Police Department said in a news release that it has suspended Officer Justin Lee without pay and is "taking steps to terminate his employment" after his indictment on felony charges.

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