Maryland Elections Board Member Arrested for Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
TL;DR
Carlos Ayala, a member of the Maryland Board of Elections, resigned after facing charges in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. Ayala, identified among the rioters, faces a felony civil disorder charge and multiple misdemeanors. He was appointed by the Maryland Republican Party and approved by the state Senate. The bipartisan board, with four members remaining, is committed to ensuring the election process's security and integrity. The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the U.S. Capitol and Metropolitan police departments.
Topics:nationpolitics#board-of-elections#capitol-breach#fbi-investigation#maryland#politics#resignation
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