Overview
- Christopher Brian Roe, 39, from Raytown suburb, Kansas City, Missouri has pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting, resisting and impeding certain officers during the Jan 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
- Roe, who attended the 'Stop the Steal' rally in Washington, D.C., was carrying a pitchfork, zip ties and duck tape during the insurrection.
- Roe attempted to enter the Capitol three times, wielded his pitchfork at police on the western front of the Capitol and used a metal bike rack to break open a door.
- Roe becomes the 24th Missourian defendant to be convicted in connection with the Capitol riot. Court processes for 12 other Missourians remain ongoing.
- Roe's sentencing is due to take place on March 5, 2024.