Former Detroit Lions linebacker Antwione Williams is being charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot that took place following the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Williams is being charged for allegedly being one of the first people to breach a restricted perimeter in front of the Capitol while the election results were being certified.
According to a complaint filed to the U.S. Attorney’s office “Williams pushed through a group of rioters that formed and attacked and overcame the U.S. Capitol Police officers.” Williams is allegedly the induvial in the photo below.
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