A father and son from Laurel have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the storming of. the U.S. Capitol.
Kevin Seefried and his son Hunter Seefried each face eight charges related to the storming of the Capitol including obstruction, picketing, entering restricted property and disorderly conduct.
The elder Seefried became a symbol of the riot when he was photographed carrying a Confederate Flag that according to his statement had been flown in front of his home.
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The younger Seefried was reported to authorities after speaking with co-workers about being part of a mob that aimed to overturn the certification of Delawarean Joe Biden as president. The two men are accused of entering the building by breaking a window.
The Seefrieds are among hundreds of people who face charges related to the riot that left one member of Capitol Police dead.
Prison time, if convicted, can range from six months to 10 years. Sentencing guidelines often lead to shorter stints in prison.
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