Martin James Cudo, 43, arrested on Monday, over three years after his initial FBI interview, faces four charges for alleged violations of U.S. Capitol Law, following tips from his employer and a high school classmate.
Alleged Jan. 6: Rioter Arrested After Tip From Former High School Classmate. (photo: Newsweek)
According to Daily Mail crime report, a Minnesota citizen of forty-three years, Martin James Cudo, was detained over three years after the FBI first questioned him on the events of January 6 in the U.S. Capitol. Cudo’s employer and a friend from high school both played significant roles in his apprehension by giving information. Cudo acknowledged being in a picture taken that same day while being questioned by the FBI in Minnesota. He also disclosed that he had gone to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” demonstration with his mother and stepfather, wearing a “45” hat. He left his family behind and joined a group that climbed over police barricades to remain in the Capitol until five o’clock in the evening. Cudo is the fourteenth Minnesotan to be charged in relation to the event at the Capitol. He is being accused of disruptive behavior and accessing a prohibited location. Cudo’s condition is enhanced by the Supreme Court’s examination of a statute frequently applied in instances involving Capitol riots. Notably, the trial of former President Donald Trump, who is accused of identical crimes, is scheduled for March 2024. The arrest highlights the need to continue addressing the impact of the events at the Capitol and highlights the legal ramifications for those who were part of the breach.
