Charges Filed Against Midland Man for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Midland man could spend up to 10 years in prison for his alleged role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

According to the FBI, 44-year-old Brien Burton assaulted multiple Capitol police officers that day after allegedly breaking through the West Plaza barrier. Charges on seven counts against Burton were issued in U.S. federal court Wednesday, though a formal arraignment has yet to take place.

Burton was arrested in August 2023 on unrelated charges of probation violation and stalking.