Robert Keith Packer—who drew national attention when he was photographed inside the U.S. Capitol wearing an antisemitic “Camp Auschwitz” hoodie during the January 6, 2021 riot—has recently been arrested in Virginia on charges stemming from a separate dog attack. Packer is now facing legal action in Newport News after an investigation into an incident earlier this week.
Authorities have charged Packer with a felony count for an animal attack that demonstrated a disregard for human life. Additionally, he faces misdemeanors for allowing dogs to attack while roaming at large and failing to obtain a city license. Civil lawsuits are also pending against him, including allegations related to dogs running in a pack and maintaining vicious animals. Police confirmed that four individuals were hospitalized following dog bite injuries, and investigators seized several animals from Packer’s property: one adult dog, six eleven-week-old puppies, four live rabbits, and one deceased rabbit. The city’s Animal Services division is overseeing the case.
Packer is scheduled for arraignment in this matter on September 12, 2025. Court records currently show no listed attorney representation for him.
This recent arrest revisits Packer’s earlier brush with the law: In January 2022, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for parading inside the Capitol during the riot and received a 75-day prison sentence. Prosecutors highlighted his extensive criminal history—spanning approximately 21 prior convictions for offenses such as DUI, larceny, forgery, and drug possession—and labeled him a habitual offender. Later in 2025, he was pardoned by President Trump as part of a broad clemency action covering Jan. 6-related defendants.
Source: abc NEWS
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