Hayden Haynes Admits to Orchestrating January 6 Capitol Breach in Federal Court Testimony
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 13, 2025) – In a dramatic development, 43-year-old Hayden Haynes, a former U.S. Capitol Police officer, testified in federal court on Wednesday, admitting he orchestrated the security breach during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. During the hearing, Haynes stated he deliberately disabled surveillance systems and opened restricted doors, allowing protesters to enter the building. The testimony comes as part of a plea agreement, with Haynes cooperating with prosecutors in exchange for a reduced sentence on charges of obstruction of an official proceeding. Legal experts say this admission has significant implications for ongoing investigations into the events of that day, potentially implicating higher-ranking officials. The trial is set to continue next week, with sentencing anticipated within 90 days.