Why has news been reporting names of people turning in rioters?

[orangecrush]

It seems every time an arrest is made, the identity of the person turning the insurrectionists in is revealed.

Why?

Wouldn't this deter tipsters who don't want to face violent retaliation from these whackjobs?

I have to wonder if Trump hangers on are involved.

[Lars39]

1. More charges are likely, so the terrorists will be inside a long time.

FBI releasing names of tipsters?

[orangecrush]

9. Looks that way.

See down thread examples..

[femmedem]

2. I've wondered the same.

Even when they don't report names, they often provide enough information --like saying it's the alleged rioter's ex--to identify someone.

I provided a tip online and never dreamed that the person I provided information about might learn my identity.

[DeminPennswoods]

3. Probably information from the arresting agents

affidavit.

[SharonClark]

4. Has the FBI been reporting names?

Any examples?

[orangecrush]

6. Here's one of many

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/01/11/veteran-arrested-for-capitol-riots-was-turned-in-by-ex-wife-feds/amp/



"Ex-wife turned in arrested Air Force vet who had zip-tie cuffs at Capitol riots, feds say"

There are many more examples from more mainstream sources.


"MASSACHUSETTS TEEN TURNS IN HER OWN FAMILY AS CAPITOL RIOTERS"

https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7.com/amp/teen-turns-in-family-for-capitol-riot-helena-duke-siege-donald-trump-supporters/9621723

[SharonClark]

10. It appears they self-identified.

[orangecrush]

12. Hope so.

[orangecrush]

13. Wonder if FBI

Told them that might not be a great idea.

[Coleman]

5. Generally they are asked for consent to release name or other information (nt)

[orangecrush]

7. I sure hope so.

In a way it's good, it shows other potential witnesses that decent people are turning in these violent whackos.

But I fear for their safety.

[JI7]

8. In many cases the names are known first through social media and other things

from people identifying them . So their names had already been out before the arrest or charges.

[orangecrush]

11. Yes

But to be a witness and have your name made public....


Remember what we are dealing with.

Terrorists.