Riot suspect James Little texted 'just took over' the Capitol—his family called the FBI

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Court documents say the North Carolina man messaged a relative while inside the building on January 6.

James"Les" Little, 64, of Claremont was indicted after the tip-off alleging that he took part in the riot, according to unsealed court documents seen by"We just took over the Capital [sic]," he texted a family member from inside the building, the court papers said.

"And you are bragging?" the unidentified family member asked. The relative went on:"'We'? THIS IS TREASON!!! IF YOU DON'T CONDEMN THIS, NEVER BOTHER SPEAKING TO ME AGAIN! HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE PEOPLE. IT'S A COUP! YOU OBVIOUSLY HATE AMERICA!!!" In response, Little said:"We are stopping treason. Stealing elections is treason!"We're not going to take it anymore!Another family member is said to have posted astatus update asking people to pray for Little because he was returning from Washington D.C., reported WBTV.

One week after the storming of the Capitol, Little was interviewed by federal agents. According to an FBI affidavit, Little admitted traveling to D.C. to attend protests in support ofLittle said he had originally had no intention of entering the Capitol. Once inside, he admitted smiling at and"fist bumping" others in the building.

 

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