In early 2024, before he was arrested, a photo of Oliva-Lopez pepper-spraying officers was featured in both a Joe Biden campaign and a presentation on the Capitol attack caseload by U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves.
Andy Steven Oliva-Lopez at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
"Both officers report that the orange spray went under their face shields and contacted their faces directly," the statement of offense notes.
At least 140 officers were assaulted during the attack, and several officers died in the aftermath: one of natural causes, others by suicide.
Trump has pleaded not guilty, and a potential trial would only move forward if he loses the presidential election again this year.
Persons:
WASHINGTON, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Andy Steven Oliva, Lopez —, sleuths, Capitol —, Oliva, Lopez, Matthew Graves, Weeks, Lopez's, Olivia, Trump, Jan, “ Trump
Organizations:
Capitol, U.S . Capitol, U.S, NBC, FBI, Trump, pitchfork, Boys, New York Times
Locations:
United States, Oregon