Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Leads to Arrests: Isaac Thomas Charged with Assault, Christina Legros for Entering Restricted Grounds
Two Michigan residents were arrested on charges related to their actions during the breach of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Isaac Thomas, 20, of Flint, Michigan, has been charged with multiple crimes including assault, resisting or obstructing officers with a dangerous weapon and obstructing official process. Christina Legros, 22, of Beaverton, Michigan, has been charged with multiple misdemeanors, including trespassing on restricted grounds without legal permission and engaging in disruptive conduct in the Capitol building.
Understanding the events of January 6
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Calendar: On January 6, 2021, 64 days after Election Day 2020, a crowd of supporters of President Donald J. Trump raided the Capitol. Here is closer how the attack went.
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Lives lost: A bipartisan Senate report said at least 140 police officers were injured and 5 gave their lives in the deadly attack. Read the stories of Capitol Police on January 6.
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Bipartisan inquiry: Over the past year, a bipartisan inquiry, led by members of the Republican and Democratic parties, has held 9 House committee hearings. Read and watch video and written summaries of the nine hearings.
According to court documents, the defendants were part of a mob that illegally clashed with law enforcement officers on the west facade of the Capitol Building. Isaac Thomas used a mast to attack officers and was recorded by Christina Legros. The defendants entered the Capitol through the Senate wing door and marched to the house side of the building before ascending to the second floor. Isaac Thomas recorded a video message in the Speaker’s office, calling on people to “take back their country.” The defendants then moved to a hall outside the old Senate Chamber where Thomas again clashed with officers. The two defendants left the Capitol building separately.
