Kenneth ThomasLast Updated: January 4, 2022
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Birmingham, Alabama
Executive Summary
Thomas was on the Upper West Terrace at 4:22 p.m. where he was captured on Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) body-worn camera (BWC) footage advancing toward a line of law enforcement and pushing against their shields.
As depicted in the footage, Thomas punched and struck the officers with his fist and forearm at least twice. At 4:26 p.m., officers began to dispel the crowd of rioters from the steps. Thomas turned toward rioters and ordered them to “hold the line” against advancing officers, repeating this several times. In subsequent interviews, law enforcement officers confirmed the attack and stated the individual “was one of the first to come in and start hitting [and] pushing officers on the line.”
Litigation Details
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Charges
Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers or Employees Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or on Restricted Grounds Engaging in Physical Violence in Restricted Building or on Restricted Grounds Engage in Physical Violence on Capitol Grounds
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Birmingham, Alabama | May 26, 2021 -
Arrested
Birmingham, Alabama | August 3, 2021
Press Coverage
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