Army Investigating Officer Who Led Group to Washington Rally
In this image taken from video provided by WRAL-TV, Emily Rainey speaks during an interview in Southern Pines, North Carolina, in May 2020.
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Charlotte, N.C. (AP) -- The Army is investigating a psychological operations officer who led a group of people from North Carolina to the rally in Washington that led up to the deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Commanders at Fort Bragg are reviewing Capt. Emily Rainey’s involvement in last week's events in the nation's capital, but she said she acted within military regulations and that no one in her group broke the law.