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Switch to the of this page.A Southgate man who called the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection “the proudest day of my life” is the sixth Michigan resident arrested for allegedly storming the U.S. Capitol.Anthony Robert Williams, 45, bragged on videos posted on Facebook that he “stormed” the Capitol, “pushed back the cops,” and “took this fucking building,” according to the FBI. He also posted selfies while inside the Capitol.Williams was charged with obstruction of official proceedings, entering a restricted building, and disorderly conduct.He was arrested Friday and released from jail.On Saturday, he posted a news story about former President Donald Trump claiming rioters posed “zero threat.”On Sunday, Williams posted a cartoon of a Trump supporter lifting the dome of the Capitol and asking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Vice President Mike Pence, and Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, “Can you hear us now?”Before the insurrection, William wrote on Facebook that he planned to travel to Washington D.C. to “storm the swamp,” according to the FBI. He also wrote, “We pissed and we comin to congress.”After the riot, Williams wrote that the insurrection “was the proudest day of my life” and that he “felt like the founding fathers were smiling down on us in that room,” according to the FBI.“I guarantee my dad and gramps, both vets, would be proud,” he added.Like many Trump supporters, Williams has repeatedly posted false and discredited information about election fraud and the coronavirus.of Calumet, was the first Michigan resident charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot. He was arrested on Jan. 19 and charged with storming the Capitol., a 30-year-old former Marine from Wixom, was charged less than a week later. Video footage shows him attacking police with a hockey stick., 56, of Shelby Township, was arrested on Feb. 11 and charged with entering the Capitol.– Daniel Herendeen, 43, of Chesterfield Township, and Robert Schornak, 39, of Roseville – were charged on March 18 for allegedly storming the Capitol.All six Michigan residents charged in connection with the riot were Trump supporters.The FBI has arrested more than 300 people for participating in the violent riot, which killed five people, including .Federal authorities said they believe about 800 people stormed the Capitol and pledged to continue making arrests.Stay on top of Detroit news and views. for our weekly issue newsletter delivered each Wednesday.Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,We welcome readers to submit letters regarding articles and content in Detroit Metro Times. Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Detroit Metro Times, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space.Email us at .Detroit Metro Times works for you, and your support is essential.Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Detroit and beyond.Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community.Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Detroit's true free press free.Top StoriesAdvertisement:|March 24-30, 2021Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.No resultsP.O. Box 20734Ferndale, MI 48220Main: (313) 961-4060Advertising: (313) 961-4060Classified: (313) 961-4060All parts of this site Copyright © 2021 Detroit Metro Times.© 2021Detroit Metro Times -Website powered by

Switch to the of this page.A Southgate man who called the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection “the proudest day of my life” is the sixth Michigan resident arrested for allegedly storming the U.S. Capitol.Anthony Robert Williams, 45, bragged on videos posted on Facebook that he “stormed” the Capitol, “pushed back the cops,” and “took this fucking building,” according to the FBI. He also posted selfies while inside the Capitol.Williams was charged with obstruction of official proceedings, entering a restricted building, and disorderly conduct.He was arrested Friday and released from jail.On Saturday,...

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