Report: Georgia teen charged in attack on US Capitol assaulted by another inmate
A Georgia teen charged in connection to the riot at the U.S. Capitol in January was attacked while behind bars, according to court documents.
Updated: 2:13 PM EST Mar 9, 2021
Graham Cawthon
WE'LL UPDATE THIS STORY WITH MORE INFORMATION AS IT COMES IN. A GEORGIA TEEN IS FACING CHARGES - IN THE JANUARY SIXTH RIOT AT THE CAPITOL. THE FBI SHARED A TWEET SAYING 18 YEAR OLD "BRUNO JOSEPH CUA" HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ONE OF THE PEOPLE ON THE SENATE FLOOR-- IN A VIDEO TAKEN BY THE NEW YOR
Above file video: Bruno Cua is taken into custodyA Georgia teen charged in connection to the riot at the U.S. Capitol in January was attacked while behind bars, according to court documents.WSB reports that Bruno Cua, 18, who was arrested in February, was allegedly assaulted by another inmate while in federal custody."We understand that the inmate struck Mr. Cua in the face with his open hand, injuring his nose, over the use of the phone, and then threatened him regarding the incident," according to the court filings. TRENDINGFBI: 'Armed and dangerous' suspect in Lowcountry bank robbery now hiding out in GeorgiaReport: Georgia teen charged in attack on US Capitol assaulted by another inmateAuthorities: South Carolina woman had sexual contact with child younger than 11 years oldWSB reports Cua, who has tested positive for COVID-19, is now in solitary confinement. A criminal complaint said the FBI received two tips about Cua's involvement in the riot on January 8.The complaint said Cua was seen on video surveillance shoving a Capitol police officer when a group forced their way into the Capitol building.Cua faces federal charges of Assault on a Federal Officer; Civil Disorder; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding; Restricted Building or Grounds; Enter or remain on the floor or gallery of either House of Congress, Violent Entry or Disorderly Conduct, Engage in physical violence, Obstruct, or impede passage, and parade, demonstrate, or picket on Capitol Grounds.
Above file video: Bruno Cua is taken into custody
WSB reports that Bruno Cua, 18, who was arrested in February, was allegedly assaulted by another inmate while in federal custody.
"We understand that the inmate struck Mr. Cua in the face with his open hand, injuring his nose, over the use of the phone, and then threatened him regarding the incident," according to the court filings.
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WSB reports Cua, who has tested positive for COVID-19, is now in solitary confinement.
A criminal complaint said the FBI received two tips about Cua's involvement in the riot on January 8.
The complaint said Cua was seen on video surveillance shoving a Capitol police officer when a group forced their way into the Capitol building.
Cua faces federal charges of Assault on a Federal Officer; Civil Disorder; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding; Restricted Building or Grounds; Enter or remain on the floor or gallery of either House of Congress, Violent Entry or Disorderly Conduct, Engage in physical violence, Obstruct, or impede passage, and parade, demonstrate, or picket on Capitol Grounds.