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January 6 Rioter Caught in Underage Sting Operation

3/13/2026

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Jacob Lang, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, was caught during a sting by pedophile-hunter "The Zerggg" attempting to flirt with a 15-year-old decoy.
Lang, 30, previously led an anti-Muslim protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home.
He labeled the interaction a "fake set up," stating he would not allow anyone under 16 at his protests.
Text messages show Lang calling the decoy "baby" and discussing her age.

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Story summary

Jacob Lang, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, was caught during a sting by pedophile-hunter "The Zerggg" attempting to flirt with a 15-year-old decoy.
Lang, 30, previously led an anti-Muslim protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home.
He labeled the interaction a "fake set up," stating he would not allow anyone under 16 at his protests.
Text messages show Lang calling the decoy "baby" and discussing her age.