Man who said January 6 was 'magical' acquitted in US Capitol riot case
CNN
A federal judge on Wednesday found Matthew Martin not guilty of four federal misdemeanors related to trespassing -- marking the first time a US Capitol riot defendant was acquitted of all charges.
Martin, who worked for a government contractor before his arrest following the riot, successfully argued that a US Capitol Police officer waved him into the building. At least one video played during the trial appeared to show an officer moving his arm in a waving motion.
The acquittal is a major milestone in the massive January 6 investigation, as hundreds of people face the same misdemeanors as Martin. Dozens of rioters have alleged that they were allowed into the Capitol by police officers and that they did not know entering the building was illegal. The not guilty verdict is likely to embolden more alleged rioters to head to trial with similar claims.