CourtsJury Convicts Texas Man in First Jan. 6 Case to Go to TrialSavePrintThis artist sketch depicts Guy Wesley Reffitt, joined by his lawyer William Welch, right, in Federal Court, in Washington on Feb. 28, 2022. Dana Verkouteren/San Francisco Chronicle via APZachary StieberSenior Reporter3/8/2022|Updated: 3/8/2022The first person charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach to go on trial was found guilty on March 8.A jury declared Guy Reffitt guilty on all five counts, including obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder, and obstruction of justice.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesUS-Funded Vaccine Trial in Africa on Hold: Health MinisterJan 22, 2026House Votes to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban, Sending Bill to SenateJan 22, 2026Texas AG Starts Investigation Into Vaccine-Related Financial IncentivesJan 22, 2026Appeals Court Pauses Order Limiting Immigration Agent Action Against Minnesota ProtestersJan 21, 2026Related TopicsJan. 6Guy Reffitt
