Former Capitol Police Officer Winston Pingeon on the January 6th Attack

Testimony of Officer Winston Pingeon

• 🇺🇸 Winston Pingeon, a former Capitol Police Officer of over 5 years, shares his experience from January 6th.
• 💔 He recounts being violently assaulted, punched, pepper-sprayed, and fearing for his life while on duty.

The Events of January 6th

• 🛡️ Pingeon was part of the Civil Disturbance Unit, the riot team, on the West Front of the Capitol.
• 💥 His unit was overrun by a mob that claimed to be sent by President Trump.
• 🗣️ The attackers told officers they didn't want to hurt them, but then proceeded to attack.

Consequences and Justice

• ⚖️ Pingeon emphasizes that pardoning individuals who severely beat him and his colleagues is unacceptable.
• 🚫 He states that violent felons should not be released back into communities without consequence, as this is not justice.
• 📢 Violence must be unequivocally condemned by leaders and Americans, not selectively ignored or pardoned.

A Call to Remember

• 🗓️ Pingeon implores Americans not to forget what happened on January 6th.
• 🤝 He urges the nation to refuse the normalization of violence and recognize common ground in a divided time.
• 🙏 He concludes by thanking all officers who continue to serve Congress and the nation.