Right-Wing ‘Snowflake News’ Influencer Arrested on Jan. 6 Charges
The Florida influencer behind the right-wing Instagram meme account Snowflake News was arrested Wednesday on charges related to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Michael Hennessey, 38, is accused of assaulting cops after he breached the Capitol—with a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag in hand—and spent nearly an hour roaming and recording inside.
Hennessey was allegedly at the “forefront” of multiple charges against police, helping lead Donald Trump supporters past cops’ lines to occupy restricted areas of the Capitol. After police were overwhelmed, federal prosecutors said Hennessey stopped in the House majority leader’s office to take pictures during his 58 minutes inside the building.