Forestburg couple arrested in connection with Capitol riot

[TexasTowelie]

A Forestburg couple was arrested Wednesday after agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation accused them of participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The FBI said it had taken into custody Jalise and Mark Middleton on suspicion of numerous acts related to the storming of the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump. In court documents, the FBI said the couple was part of a group of rioters who breached the Capitol as members of Congress moved to ratify the Electoral College vote for president.

Mark Middleton was seen on police body cameras wearing a Trump beanie while pushing against the barricades and the police line with his body. As officers repeatedly ordered Mark Middleton and other rioters to “get back,” Mark Middleton was heard yelling “expletive you!” as he continued to push against the barricade, court records show. He also reportedly grabbed an officer’s hand or wrist and pulled the officer forward.

At the same time, Jalise Middleton reportedly grabbed and striked the same officer over the barricade with her hand. She, too, was wearing a Trump beanie, officials said.

Read more: https://www.gainesvilleregister.com/news/forestburg-couple-arrested-in-connection-with-capitol-riot/article_b20caca6-a3c6-11eb-adee-1384daf3875d.html

[SunSeeker]

1. More Blue Lives Matter hypocrites assaulting police officers.

And he's listed as a precinct chair on the Cooke County Republican Party’s website! Definitely can't say he's Antifa!

[UpInArms]

2. From your link

Mark Middleton is listed as a precinct chair on the Cooke County Republican Party’s website and a salesperson with Muenster-based Nortex Communications on social media.

Nortex Network Operations Manager and Cooke County GOP Chairman Chris McNamara said Thursday that Mark Middleton worked for Nortex for a short time “but as of now he is no longer employed with us.”

McNamara also said Mark Middleton remains a precinct chairman at this time.

Jalise Middleton works with Gainesville-based Angels Care Home Health, according to online profiles and previous Register reports. The office was not able to be immediately reached to confirm if she was still employed there as of press time.

[marble falls]

3. Arrest then all.

[bottomofthehill]

4. Yep, investigate, arrest, trial, conviction

And Jail Time. Armed insurrection can not be tolerated.

[Shell_Seas]

5. It should also be noted that Middleton was a GOP Precinct Chair and Election Judge.

[TexasTowelie]

6. Link to the Dallas Observer article:

https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/cooke-county-couple-arrested-for-alleged-involvement-in-capitol-insurrection-12011049