Long Island business owner Peter Moloney arrested for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack
BAYPORT, N.Y. -- A Long Island business owner has been arrested for his alleged role in the January 6 attack at the United States Capitol.
Prosecutors say 58-year-old Peter Moloney sprayed wasp killer bug spray at police and attacked journalists.
He faces several charges, including civil disorder and assaulting police officers.
Moloney is a Bayport resident and owns several funeral homes.
He was released on $100,000 bond.
In a statement, Moloney Funeral Homes said his alleged actions do not reflect the core values of the business.
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