Evergreen Reporter

A San Francisco resident has been taken into custody for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers and committing other offenses during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The actions of Frank Peter Molinari Giorgi Jr., aged 36, are said to have contributed to the disruption of a joint session of Congress that was convened to certify the electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election.

Giorgi faces felony charges in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia. These include assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder. Additionally, he is charged with several misdemeanors such as entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in both restricted and Capitol buildings, engaging in physical violence in these areas, and acts of physical violence on Capitol grounds.

The FBI arrested Giorgi on January 15, 2025, in San Francisco. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on January 16, 2025, in the Northern District of California.

Court documents allege that on January 6, 2021, Giorgi was observed by law enforcement officers during two separate incidents at the Capitol. Video footage and body-worn camera evidence reportedly show him wearing different hats but depict him engaging in violent actions.

At approximately 2:29 p.m., it is alleged that Giorgi was seen on the West Plaza of the Capitol wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a bright red knit hat. Amid breached police lines and retreating officers, he allegedly charged at a Capitol Police officer and struck them in the head before disappearing into the crowd. The FBI released his photograph labeled “380-AFO” as part of their efforts to identify those involved.

Later around 4:26 p.m., Giorgi allegedly reappeared on the Upper West Terrace wearing a yellow knit hat. As police worked to restore order among rioters shouting "Hold the line," Giorgi reportedly pushed against officers and resisted their attempts to move rioters back. He then allegedly grabbed an officer’s head and neck before walking away from the scene; this incident was documented under “327-AFO.”

The FBI identified Giorgi as both “380-AFO” and “327-AFO.” The case is being prosecuted by multiple entities including the U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C., with assistance from various offices such as those based in Northern California.

The investigation into individuals involved continues with over 1,583 people charged across nearly all states since January 6th events occurred—more than 600 face charges related specifically towards assaulting or impeding law enforcement which constitutes felonies.

Anyone possessing relevant information can contact authorities via phone at 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or online through tips.fbi.gov.

It should be noted that complaints are merely allegations until proven otherwise beyond reasonable doubt within legal proceedings.