Jackson Reffitt told a federal jury he recorded his father proudly talking about his role in last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.
A young man told a federal jury he recorded his father proudly talking about his role in last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.Prosecutors say he's a member of an extremist militia, wore tactical gear and brought zip ties to the Capitol during the riot. He allegedly led the crowd up the Capitol stairs.
Jackson Reffitt cried during his testimony but said he does not regret reporting his father to the FBI. Guy Reffitt’s daughter is also expected to testify about threats she said her father made if she and her brother reported him to law enforcement.
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