Cowboys for Trump founder convicted of entering restricted U.S. Capitol grounds on January 6
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Washington – The founder of the "Cowboys for Trump'' organization and Commissioner of Otero County, New Mexico has been found guilty of entering restricted U.S. Capitol grounds on January 6, but he was acquitted of another misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.
Judge Trevor McFadden ruled from the bench on Tuesday that Couy Griffin is guilty of the charge that amounted to illegally entering Capitol grounds in the vicinity of then-Vice President Mike Pence, who was in the Capitol building to certify the counting of the Electoral College votes and remained in the Capitol complex during the riot.
A United States Secret Service Inspector said Monday Pence was taken to an underground loading dock located underneath the Capitol building as the attack unfolded. Video of Pence's movements throughout January 6 was released to the Court following a day-long effort that began Monday morning between prosecutors and the United States Capitol Police Board.
