Judge Orders Release of Man Charged in Capitol Breach Who Previously Worked for FBI

Judge Orders Release of Man Charged in Capitol Breach Who Previously Worked for FBI
Razor wire is attached to the top of temporary fencing as the U.S. Capitol is seen in the background, in Washington on March 4, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Alleged Oath Keepers member Thomas Caldwell, who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol breach and was previously a section chief for the FBI, was granted a pretrial release from jail by a Washington judge on Friday.

Caldwell was ordered by Judge Amit Mehta to be under strict home confinement pending trial. Mehta took into account a back injury that Caldwell, 65, had suffered. Caldwell claimed to be too disabled to partake in the breach or to be a flight risk.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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