Former Government Employee Charged for Falsely Implicating Colleagues in Capitol Riot

Miguel Zapata faces charges for submitting fake tips to the FBI, wrongfully accusing seven co-workers of involvement in the January 6 insurrection.

Zapata used anonymous tips and web anonymizing services to accuse former colleagues from intelligence agencies.
None of the accused were in Washington, D.C. during the Capitol attack, as confirmed by FBI investigations.
Charges against Zapata include making materially false statements to law enforcement.
The false reports caused unnecessary FBI investigations and interviews of the implicated individuals.
Zapata has not yet been arraigned; his initial court appearance was on personal recognizance.