Matthew Beddingfield, 22, who pleaded guilty to assaulting or impeding officers on Jan. 6, was identified by online sleuths who got a lead with facial recognition.

Matthew Beddingfield, 22, who pleaded guilty to assaulting or impeding officers on Jan. 6, was identified by online sleuths who got a lead with facial recognition.

    • Drinvictus@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Terrorism is quite literally the use of violence for political gains. They fit the definition perfectly. Insurrection is more like a violent uprising. But they weren’t protesting they were trying to overthrow a government and hopefully capture elected officials. They were trying to intimidate. They were terrorists, literally