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FBI: Eastampton man was among first to breach US Capitol during Jan. 6 riot

Lee Giobbie faces several charges, including felony offenses of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding.

News 12 Staff

Feb 2, 2024, 6:00 PM

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A New Jersey man was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
Eastampton resident Lee Giobbie, 40, was charged with several offenses.

The FBI says Giobbie was seen shouting “Stop the Steal” and “Move the Gates” into a bullhorn. They say he was seen pushing against the police line as rioters tried to enter the building.

Authorities accuse him of being one of the first to breach the Capitol through the rotunda doors.

Giobbie faces several charges, including felony offenses of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding.

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