Video: Full Sail student accused of hitting officer in head with skateboard during U.S. Capitol riot denied bond 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. (Jeff Deal, WFTV.com)
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.
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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FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
FBI asking for help identifying rioters The FBI is asking for help to identify rioters who instigated violence Wednesday, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and surrounding area in Washington. (FBI)
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.
Grady Owens Federal investigators said body camera footage shows Grady Owens, of Orange County, assault a Metropolitan Police Department officer with a skateboard. (U.S. Dept. of Justice)
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