Virginia School Board Member Arrested for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Involvement

Miles Adkins faces charges after boasting about drinking inside the Capitol and encouraging others during the riot.

A Virginia school board member, Miles Adkins, was arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, facing charges including disorderly conduct and entering a restricted building.
Adkins bragged about drinking Coors Light and Fireball whiskey inside the Capitol and boasted about his actions on social media.
Surveillance footage and social media posts confirmed Adkins' presence inside the Capitol, where he was seen encouraging others to follow him in.
Before his arrest, Adkins faced criticism for offensive online comments and comparisons of school board members to historical figures of infamy.
Adkins has a history of legal issues, including a DUI charge and a conviction for leaving the scene of an accident.