Long Island Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Fighting Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot

[brooklynite]

Source: WNBC New York

A Long Island attorney was arrested early Thursday morning at his home on federal charges for his alleged role during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

John O’Kelly, 66, was brought into custody at his East Williston home, and charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement officers and interfering with officers during the civil disorder.

Authorities said they have videos and pictures of O’Kelly on Capitol grounds where rioters were fighting with officers attempting to maintain a police barrier. Prosecutors said O'Kelly grabbed at the officer's baton and tried to take the weapon.

After the officer fought back and kept the baton in his possession, O’Kelly then pushed a metal bike rack being used to secure the perimeter into the line of officers.

Read more: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/long-island-attorney-arrested-for-allegedly-fighting-police-officer-during-jan-6-riot/3916892/

[AllaN01Bear]

1. hope he looses his license to practice .

[Baitball Blogger]

2. +1

[NCjack]

8. I hope he becomes a jailhouse lawyer -- for real.

[nattyice]

3. Guess he wasn't paying attention in his law school classes

[Marthe48]

4. Glad another traitor is arrested

At least some of the FBI are loyal to their country and doing the job they are paid for.

[multigraincracker]

5. I can't get arrested, I'm a lawyer, now

hold my beer.....

[thesquanderer]

6. 21+ months later and they're still arresting people from the photos/videos.

Glad to see it. I hope none of them are sleeping well at night.

[70sEraVet]

7. I feel the same way, every time I hear of another one being arrested!

[randr]

9. January 6

The gift that keeps on giving!

[Ilsa]

10. Going to jail at 66. He should have

considered the possible outcome when he chose to strike a peace officer.

[Snackshack]

11. As an attorney

He certainly had to know that fighting with and trying to strike Police personnel is not viewed favorably by the law.

I wonder if this was a surprise for him or if he knew an arrest was imminent.

[mountain grammy]

12. well that's handy

the motherfucker can defend himself.

[kairos12]

13. Be a member of the Bar, not use a bar.

[3Hotdogs]

14. Soon to be, former attorney?

[Sanity Claws]

15. Graduate of St. John's

Admitted to the bar in 1985.
He is still licensed but anyone can file a bar complaint. Hint, hint.

[republianmushroom]

16. Lock him up

[nitpicked]

17. Maybe he'll plead senility??

Who knows?