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Capitol Riot Figure Arrested After Dog Attack

9/6/2025

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Robert Keith Packer, recognized for wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" hoodie during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was arrested in Newport News, Virginia, for a dog attack.
Four individuals were hospitalized following the incident on September 4.
Packer faces felony charges for the animal attack and misdemeanors for failing to license his dogs.
Authorities seized two adult dogs, six puppies, and several rabbits from his property.
Packer previously pleaded guilty to illegal demonstrating in the Capitol, receiving a 75-day prison sentence.

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Robert Keith Packer, recognized for wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" hoodie during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was arrested in Newport News, Virginia, for a dog attack.
Four individuals were hospitalized following the incident on September 4.
Packer faces felony charges for the animal attack and misdemeanors for failing to license his dogs.
Authorities seized two adult dogs, six puppies, and several rabbits from his property.
Packer previously pleaded guilty to illegal demonstrating in the Capitol, receiving a 75-day prison sentence.