"A former federal prosecutor who handled cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, disturbances at the U.S. Capitol is set to appear in a court again — this time, as a defendant.
"Patrick Douglas Scruggs, 38, is facing three felony charges in Florida after what prosecutors are describing as a violent road rage assault in Tampa.
"Scruggs formerly worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
"Scruggs is accused of breaking the window of a driver who collided with him on the Interstate 275 — allegedly going on the stab the victim numerous times with a pocket knife, according to WTVT-TV.
"The former federal official is also accused of attempting to stab a couple who came to the aid of the driver he attacked.
"The victim of the stabbing was hospitalized in serious condition after the event.
"A witness to the incident described seeing a knife in a Facebook post.". . .One of the Jan. 6 prosecutors has been arrested in Florida on suspicion of carrying out a knife attack that seriously injured a person. Patrick Scruggs is charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault & armed burglary. He was released on $65k bail. https://t.co/G0oCBaHYvS
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) September 27, 2023
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