Lang Walks Free on Riot Charges | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Jake Lang, the far-right activist arrested in Minneapolis for riot charges, won’t face those felonies — Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says there’s not enough evidence to convict beyond a reasonable doubt, though she called his actions “despicable.” The protest turned chaotic: cars drove onto sidewalks, mace was used, and an officer got hurt. Lang has a history — jailed after January 6, later pardoned, and now also facing felony vandalism charges in St. Paul for damaging an ice sculpture. Meanwhile, a protester dressed as Spider-Man is now facing misdemeanor assault charges for…