Capitol Riot Probe Opens With Police View of ‘Medieval’ Battle
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Sgt. Aquilino Gonell of the US Capitol Police, Officer Michael Fanone of the DC Metropolitan Police, Officer Daniel Hodges of the DC Metropolitan Police and Private First Class Harry Dunn of the US Capitol Police are sworn in to testify before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Photographer: Jim Lo Scalzo/Getty ImagesThe House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection began its work Tuesday in dramatic form, with hours of gripping testimony from four police officers who fought for their lives against a mob of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters.
Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell dramatically recalled thinking, “this is how I’m going to die, trampled defending this entrance” in testimony that stood as one of the emotional peaks of the committee hearing.