DEA Agent Becomes First Federal Officer Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

DEA Agent Becomes First Federal Officer Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A photo allegedly showing Mark Ibrahim, a former DEA agent, during the Capitol incident, in Washington, on Jan. 6, 2021. Department of Justice
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent was arrested Tuesday for allegedly entering the Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, according to court filings.

The agent, Mark Sami Ibrahim of California, didn’t enter the building, according to the court filings (pdf). However, prosecutors said he flashed his badge and a DEA-issued firearm in photos at the scene, entered a restricted area in the Capitol, and climbed on the Peace Memorial near Capitol Hill.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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