Trial opens for former Capitol riot defendant who was arrested near Obama's DC home in 2023
Taylor Taranto, a Capitol riot defendant and Navy veteran, faces trial for firearms offenses and a hoax bomb threat, unrelated to Jan 6 pardons. Arrested near Obama's home after Trump shared the address online, Taranto had guns, ammunition, and a machete. Prosecutors highlight his threatening livestream, while defense claims it was 'avant-garde' humor.
Taylor Taranto, a Capitol riot defendant and Navy veteran, faces trial for firearms offenses and a hoax bomb threat, unrelated to Jan 6 pardons. Arrested near Obama's home after Trump shared the address online, Taranto had guns, ammunition, and a machete. Prosecutors highlight his threatening livestream, while defense claims it was 'avant-garde' humor. What's Your Reaction?
