COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the past few years, we’ve learned more about the people who were involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

What You Need To Know

  • Sixty-four Ohioans have been charged for their role in the January 6 insurrection

  • Fifty Ohioans have already been convicted and 44 have been sentenced

  • William Dunfee was a pastor in Coshocton County and was charged for obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds

Federal authorities have charged 64 Ohioans for their role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. One of the most recent convictions was William Dunfee. He is the 50th Ohioan to be convicted either by trial or by a guilty plea.

Dunfee, a pastor from Coshocton County, was found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. 

Leading up to Jan. 6, it was discovered that he was preaching election denialism to his congregation and, according to videos taken on Jan. 6, Dunfee pushed a metal barricade against U.S. Capitol officers and was rallying the crowd. 

Fifty Ohioans have been convicted, and 44 have already been sentenced. Fourteen suspects have been charged, but their cases are still pending. 

Dunfee is one of six defendants that have been convicted and are awaiting sentencing. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 24. 

There are still hundreds of federal cases pending, but former president Donald Trump has said that he would consider pardoning those involved if he is reelected. 

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