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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amelia Neath

RARE PHOTOS: Marco rubio s ex staffer arrested over jan 6 capitol riot | Rare Historical Photos

Department of Justice

A Republican strategist and former intern for Senator Marco Rubio has been arrested on felony and misdemeanour charges for her actions during the Jan 6 riots.

Barbara Balmaseda, 23, was arrested on Thursday in Miami Lakes after officials investigated her alleged criminal actions on 6 January 2021, when a group of Trump supporters and far-right activists stormed the Capitol building, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.

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