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FBI: Texan charged in Capitol riot tweeted 'Assassinate AOC'
Read full article: FBI: Texan charged in Capitol riot tweeted 'Assassinate AOC'Miller has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Garret Miller, who is from the Dallas suburb of Richardson, was arrested Friday after being named in a five-count federal complaint. They also say he called for violence in online posts, including a tweet that simply read “Assassinate AOC,” a reference to the liberal Ocasio-Cortez. In another tweet, Miller posted: “They are right next time we bring the guns," an FBI agent wrote in an affidavit. After posting a photo on Facebook showing him inside the Capitol, Miller responded to a comment on the picture with: “just want to incriminate myself a little lol," according to an FBI affidavit.
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Texas man charged after posting online death threats against Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Capitol officer, CNN reports
Read full article: Texas man charged after posting online death threats against Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Capitol officer, CNN reportsThis photo provided by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office shows Garrett Miller. Miller has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. (Dallas County Sheriff's Office via AP)The U.S. Justice Department has filed new charges against a Texas man for his role in the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6 and for posting death threats online against Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a US Capitol Police officer, CNN reports. Garret Miller, of Texas, is facing five criminal charges in connection to the U.S. Capitol riot earlier this month, which include trespassing offenses and allegedly making online death threats, according to CNN. RELATED: Texas man accused in Capitol breach surrenders to agents
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'Siesta Key' Star Alex Kompothecras Fired After Alleged Racist Social Media Post Resurfaced
Read full article: 'Siesta Key' Star Alex Kompothecras Fired After Alleged Racist Social Media Post ResurfacedSiesta Keystar Alex Kompothecras has been fired from the MTV show after alleged racist comments posted on social media resurfaced. In a statement given to ET on Tuesday, an MTV spokesperson confirmed that they had cut ties with Kompothecras. "Weve made the decision to cut ties with Alex and are editing the current season to minimize his presence. He will not be in future seasons of Siesta Key," the spokesperson said. Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni were also fired after racist tweets they posted came to light.