First published at 08:00 UTC on January 22nd, 2021.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is looking to keep Eric Munchel, also known as ‘Zip Tie Guy’, detained while he waits for trial to begin.
A motion filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in Nashville argues the Nashville man…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is looking to keep Eric Munchel, also known as ‘Zip Tie Guy’, detained while he waits for trial to begin.
A motion filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in Nashville argues the Nashville man, arrested for his alleged actions at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, would be a danger to the community and a flight risk if he were to be released.
The court document also revealed details of what was found during a search of Munchel’s residence on January 10.
FBI agents, with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, discovered 15 firearms, including assault rifles, a sniper rifle with a tripod, other rifles, shotguns, and pistols, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in the home. They also located a drum style magazine inside the residence.
Agents found most of the items Munchel was wearing the day of the riot, including the hat, patches, tactical gear, and plastic white plastic handcuffs he was seen wearing in recordings captured during the violent mob. .....
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