Two Montana brothers who prosecutors say were among the first people to break into the U.S. Capitol in January while the Electoral College vote was being certified were ordered released from custody Wednesday pending trial.
A Thursday court appearance seeking bond for an East Helena man accused of participating in a Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was continued, his attorney said.
Two East Helena brothers who were allegedly among the first 10 rioters to enter the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 consented Monday to having their case heard in the District of Columbia, and they were detained pending further proceedings.
Two brothers from Montana were among the first to break into the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying the Electoral College vote, the FBI said in charging documents.