Judge Denies Release Of Alleged Capitol Rioter Robert Morss

Pittsburgh PA

21 July, 2021

12:53 PM

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By Royce Jones, CBS Pittsburgh July 21, 2021 The former part-time Shaler school teacher arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol has been ordered to remain in jail. A federal judge decided Tuesday that 28-year-old Robert Morss of Glenshaw will not be released. He is charged with assaulting officers, civil disorder and robbery of U.S. property. He is charged with assaulting officers, civil disorder and robbery of U.S. property. Based on the severity of those charges and strong video and physical evidence, the judge ruled in favor of the defendant's pre-trial detention, deeming him a danger to the community. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.