At least five service members are currently in some state of legal jeopardy with both civil and military authorities.Īn Air Force veteran, retired Lt. reached out to the Air Force for comment on Bilyard's enlistment and details on his separation but did not immediately hear back before publication.īilyard is not the first military member to find themselves in legal trouble over their actions at the Capitol that day. However, after he was shown videos appearing to include "his apparent participation in criminal acts," Bilyard "terminated the interview, stating, 'I think this is where I take my leave,'" the agent added in the documents.Ĭourt records say Bilyard "has since separated from the Air Force and moved back home to Cary, North Carolina." However, they do not make clear the reason for his separation. Capitol Building grounds claimed that he only participated in lawful activities," an agent told the court. Initially, the man "admitted that he was on and around the U.S. At the time, he was at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, undergoing basic training for the branch, the document said. Agents also cited Facebook photos with his mother in which Bilyard was wearing the same hoodie.Īgents interviewed Bilyard himself on Aug.
retrieved the sweatshirt and voluntarily gave it" to the FBI, according to the court filing. When agents later interviewed Bilyard's mother, she "recognized the Harvard sweatshirt. Read Next: After Deadline, VA and DoD Middle of the Pack for COVID-19 Vaccinations, White House Says