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  • Arrested

George TaakeLast Updated: July 2, 2024

Location

Houston, Texas

Insurrection Related Information

  • Present at Capitol on 1/6

Litigation Details

  • Arrested in Texas

Executive Summary

Pepper-sprayed officers and struck them with a metal “whip-like device” at the January 6 Capitol riot.

Busted after boasting of his violent exploits on popular dating app, Bumble.

Press Coverage

  • Bumble dating app led FBI to Capitol riot suspect: DOJ

    Published on July 25, 2021 Read at Fox News Channel

  • Texas Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

    Published on July 24, 2021 Read at US DOJ

  • Bumbling MAGA rioter busted after boasting of his violent exploits on popular dating app

    Published on July 24, 2021 Read at Raw Story

Insurrection-Related Media

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