NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A man charged in the Capitol riot is now accused of threatening Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The FBI says 34-year-old Garret Miller, of Texas, tweeted, “Assassinate AOC.”
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Garret Miller (Photo provided)
He was arrested Friday.
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Miller is also accused of threatening a U.S. Capitol police officer on Instagram.
He faces five federal counts. A court hearing is scheduled for Monday.
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