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Ex-NASCAR Driver and Son Among Four Charged in Capitol Riot

Tighe Scott, his son, and two others face multiple felonies for alleged assaults on police during the January 6 attack.

  • Tighe Scott, 75, and his son Jarret Scott, 48, were identified through video footage and witness tips.
  • The Scotts, along with Scott Slater Sr. and Scott Slater Jr., allegedly used flagpoles, golf clubs, and signs as weapons.
  • Charges include obstruction of law enforcement and assaulting officers, with potential prison sentences of up to five years.
  • Tighe Scott's racing career spanned the late 1970s and early 1980s, with several top-10 finishes in NASCAR.
  • The four men are among over 1,400 individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack.
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