Capitol Rioter Ray Epps Sentenced to Probation, Sues Fox News Over Conspiracy Theories
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Ray Epps, a former US Marine, was sentenced to 1 year probation for his role in the Capitol riot after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct.
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Epps was pictured outside the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, but did not go inside.
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Online conspiracy theories claimed Epps was an undercover FBI agent, but the FBI denied this and Epps said he was never an employee or source.
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The rumors started on fringe sites and were later referenced by Fox News as part of an effort to shift blame for the riot.
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Epps sued Fox News for defamation over the conspiracy theories, claiming he had to close his business and move due to resulting threats.