East Naples 'Proud Boy' trial includes evidence in the 100s for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Tomas Rodriguez, Naples Daily News
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A clip from a video played Thursday night at a hearing of the House Select Committee investigating the events of Jan. 6 included a clip showing East Naples resident Christopher Worrell as part of a group of Proud Boys members at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Court records have revealed that prosecutors may exhibit hundreds of documents including maps, clothing, FBI photos and videos during the trial for an East Naples man accused of storming the U.S. Capitol more than two years ago.

The list in the trial for Christopher Worrell, 52, names 346 items, records indicate.

They include maps and aerial diagrams of the U.S. Capitol and nearby West Plaza; footage of the riot; a video compilation of congressional proceedings on the incident; audio recordings of Capitol police radio activity that day; photos of the FBI's search of Worrell's home; tactical hand gloves; and photos of clothing allegedly associated with the Proud Boys.

The Proud Boys is a far-right, neo-fascist group that advocates for and participates in politically motivated violent events.

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The bench trial for Worrell before U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth began Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

A video aired during the June 9 hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee, one of a number that have been aired, appeared to show Worrell and others accused of storming the building, attacking police officers, breaking building windows and wreaking other damage.

Worrell is accused of attacking police officers with pepper spray gel during the Jan. 6 incident.

Worrell pleaded not guilty to all the original charges. He faces 19 counts, with those in the original indictment including:

  • Civil disorder

  • Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon,

  • Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon,

  • Engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon,

  • Act of physical violence in the capitol building or grounds, and

  • Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers using a dangerous weapon.

Federal agents took Worrell into custody in March 2021.

Worrell was placed on home detention after his release from a Washington, D.C. jail. He has a form of cancer and is undergoing treatment.

His segment in the House committee's 11-minute-and-18-second video ran about 10 to 12 seconds.

In the segment, a man identified as Worrell says, "We are on your side," "Don't make us go against you," and "These are our streets."

Previous reports indicate that Worrell is a self-proclaimed member of The Proud Boys, a far-right, neo-fascist group that advocates for and participates in politically motivated violent events.

As of mid-March, at least 975 people were charged with federal crimes for their roles in the riot — 502 have pleaded guilty and 382 have been sentenced. Of those, at least 192 people have received prison sentences.

Worrell is among at least 111 Florida residents charged in connection with the mob.

Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Twitter @TomasFRoBeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran and Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews.

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