Full Sail student accused of hitting officer in head with skateboard during U.S. Capitol riot denied bond

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A Full Sail student accused of hitting a police officer in the head with a skateboard during the U.S. Capitol riot was denied bond Friday.

Grady Owens, 21, was arrested Thursday. The judge said Owens is a danger to society.

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Owens’ friend and fellow Full Sail student Hunter Smith said he disagrees.

“He’s always been just a sweet dork… He’s always been so nice,” Smith said. “Always been willing to lend me the couch whenever I needed it.”

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The most serious charge Owens’ facing is assault and use of a dangerous weapon causing bodily harm, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Prosecutors said that charge came after Owens hit an officer over the head with his skateboard.

Federal investigators said body camera footage shows Owens assault a Metropolitan Police Department officer with the board.

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Court documents state that the officer sustained a concussion and an injury to his pinkie finger.

Owens is facing a total of four federal charges, including three felonies and a misdemeanor.

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He’s the second person to be taken into custody in Orlando on charges related to the insurrection this week.

Owens’ is being held at the Orange County Jail, but is likely to be transferred to Washington, D.C. where he is facing charges.

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