Jake Lang Arrested After Vehicle Drives Toward Minneapolis Crowd
The incident followed a rally organized by Lang that drew counterprotesters to downtown Minneapolis.
Far-right activist Jake Lang was arrested on Saturday after his vehicle drove onto a sidewalk toward a crowd outside Minneapolis City Hall, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Lang, who arrived at City Hall around 11:50 a.m. local time with supporters in two vehicles, allegedly drove the vehicles onto the sidewalk and toward people gathered there before officers intervened to redirect the vehicles.
Both vehicles were later tracked down and arrested on probable cause of riot, with Lang and all occupants taken into custody. Additional arrests were made near City Hall following the incident, which occurred after a rally that Lang organized drew counterprotesters to downtown Minneapolis. Tensions were reportedly high as police worked to separate opposing groups, with videos showing the situation escalating.
Lang, known for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, was booked into Hennepin County jail but no formal charges had been announced as of Saturday evening.
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