capitol riot

A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet and body armor was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in prison, the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.

The House Jan. 6 committee will share 20 of its interview transcripts with the Justice Department as federal prosecutors have been increasingly focused on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the election.

Matthew LeBrun - a bail bondsman from New Orleans - is now the third person from the Bayou State to be arrested following the horrific incident. Vaughn Gordon of Lafayette and Cody Connell of Vivian were arrested in 2021.

If you recognize this man, the FBI is asking that you reach out to them with any information that may help them find him.

Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man was carrying a stun gun when he entered the building.