Tighe Scott, a retired NASCAR driver, his adult son, and two other Pennsylvania men are facing criminal charges related to encounters with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the United States Capitol.
The FBI detained Scott, 75, of Pen Argyl, and three Saylorsburg residents on Wednesday: Jarret Scott, 48, Scott Slater Sr., 56, and his son Scott Alex Slater Jr., 26. Court records did not mention any of the men’s attorneys, and prosecutors said Thursday they had no idea if any of them had hired one.
Tipsters helped identify the men after authorities posted photos and videos of the riot online, including one who recognized Tighe Scott from his racing days.
The four men entered the restricted grounds of the Capitol during the insurrection and physically engaged with police attempting to hold the line of protesters, according to the release. During this time, Tighe Scott struck police riot shields and attempted to rip one out of an officer’s hands while the two Slaters — both holding golf clubs — pushed and resisted against police shields, authorities said.
When an officer pushed Tighe Scott off of him, Scott stumbled backward into his son, who then began screaming profanities at officers, according to the release. Meanwhile, Scott Slater Jr. threw a flagpole and an “Area Closed” sign at officers, investigators said.
Tighe Scott and Jarret Scott were both charged with two felonies — obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers — and five misdemeanor counts.
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