Capitol Rioter First to Breach Building Still Clings to Election Fraud Claims Despite Contrary Evidence
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Michael Sparks was the first Capitol rioter to breach the building on January 6th, 2021. He bought into and repeated Trump's election lies.
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Sparks jumped through a broken window and joined the mob chasing a police officer towards the Senate chamber. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Evidence shows Sparks was convinced Trump would win and became radicalized after the election when Trump lost.
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Sparks posted violent threats against Congress members on social media and was willing to "die" for the cause on January 6th.
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Even a year after the attack, Sparks still believed the election was "fraudulent" and there was evidence that would "expose" it.