Oklahoma Man Charged in Assault on AP Photographer in Jan. 6 Breach

Oklahoma Man Charged in Assault on AP Photographer in Jan. 6 Breach
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, on Feb. 8, 2021. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
Isabel van Brugen
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An Oklahoma man has been arrested on federal assault charges for allegedly pushing an Associated Press (AP) photographer over a wall during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, authorities said on Tuesday.

Benjamen Scott Burlew, of Miami, Oklahoma, was caught on camera physically assaulting AP photographer John Minchillo, who was on assignment at the Capitol grounds at the time of the incident, according to a court records released by the Justice Department.
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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