South Florida woman arrested, charged in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol
A South Florida woman has been arrested and is facing a host of charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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A South Florida woman has been arrested and is facing a host of charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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