Judge OKs speedy trial request for Horry County man tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County man out on bond after being arrested in August for allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot was granted a speedy trial on Tuesday.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui said 49-year-old Jason Brian Barrett will go to trial some time after Feb. 11.

Barrett was arrested Aug. 28 by the FBI on the 1200 block of Burcale Road. His charges are:

Assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers

Obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder

Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds

Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds

Engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds

Disorderly conduct in a Capitol building

A criminal complaint by the Justice Department details Barrett's alleged behavior that includes body worn camera footage of him picking up a helmet from the ground and throwing it toward authorities.

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