A former New York City Police Department officer and US Marine Corps veteran has been convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer on 6 January, 2021 after a jury rejected his argument that he acted in self defence when he tackled the officer to the ground.
Thomas Webster is the first Capitol riot defendant to be tried for assault and to bring his case to a jury with a self-defence claim. He was found guilty on six counts against him, including assaulting an officer with a weapon. His sentencing is scheduled for 2 September.
