ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando man performing as Judas in the touring production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” has been arrested on charges connected to Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
The Department of Justice arrested 49-year-old James Beeks on charges of obstruction of Congress and unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds. Beeks was arrested in Milwaukee but has since been released pending further court proceedings.
Officials said Beeks, who is affiliated with the Oath Keepers, marched into the Capitol grounds around 2:30 p.m. and up the east steps outside the Rotunda doors. Court documents say that Beeks was part of the mob of people who breached the Capitol, with some people attacking law enforcement.
The group Beeks was in tried to push their way through a line of law enforcement officers guarding a hallway that led to the Senate chamber, documents say.
His group got together in the Rotunda after being pushed back by officers, and left the building around 3:04 p.m., documents say.
Officials said Beeks was wearing a Michael Jackson “Bad” world tour jacket, a black helmet and carrying what, documents say, appeared to be a homemade shield, unlike the camouflage combat gear others were wearing.
So far, 675 people have been arrested for crimes related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, including 210 people charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement officers.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.
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