Trial starts for ex-N.J. state trooper accused of obstructing police on Jan. 6

Michael Daniele

Michael Daniele, a retired New Jersey State Police trooper, on the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. Daniele is from Holmdel, N.J.(Photos from court documents)

Michael Daniele, a retired New Jersey State Police trooper, went on trial in federal court Wednesday in Washington, D.C. on charges he interfered with police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 rioting at the U.S. Capitol.

The Holmdel resident has chosen a bench trial, where the judge acts as jury, before Judge Amit P. Mehta.

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