Federal authorities have reportedly arrested a man who stole documents from Mitch McConnell’s desk during the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. Tommy Allen, a 52-year-old from California is facing charges of damage or theft on federal property and unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds, as well as violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
The Hill reports:
The affidavit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, cites a Facebook video in which Allan can be seen standing outside the Capitol building holding multiple documents in his hand, including one which appeared to be a copy of the Senate schedule and a letter which Allan reportedly says was “a letter from Trump” and “signed by Trump.”
Allan then allegedly says in the video that he had taken the documents from McConnell’s desk.
In the video, Allan also reportedly admits that he “stormed the building” while pointing to the Capitol, adding that upon entering the Senate chamber, “some people started grabbing shit and I was like no bro, don’t f—in, don’t destroy our Senate. You know, don’t do that… I didn’t feel good about that.”
After being asked why he took the documents, Allan then said in the video it was “because he was a ‘taxpayer,’” according to court documents, with Allan allegedly adding “‘they took my flag,’ and ‘they took it from me right before I left.’”
Allen is the latest arrest of those who allegedly stole documents during the Capitol riot. Last week, federal authorities announced an arrest for the woman who allegedly stole Nancy Pelosi’s laptop.