Evan Neumann, a fervent Donald Trump supporter wanted by the FBI over his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, has fled to Belarus and is seeking political asylum, The Hill reported Monday, citing a news article by Radio Free Europe.
The news outlet noted an interview the 48-year-old MAGA fugitive gave to a state-controlled television station, where Newmann reportedly said is seeking asylum after fleeing the U.S. on the advice of his lawyer despite claiming that he did nothing wrong.
Neumann told the Belarus-1 television network that “he moved from Switzerland to Italy after fleeing the U.S. and then settled in Ukraine for a couple of months. However, he said he decided to flee to Belarus after the Ukrainian forces started following him around the city,” The Hill reported.
He said he was detained by Belarus police in August for crossing into the country illegally via Ukraine.
As noted by The Hill, “Belarus is one of Russia’s top allies, and the interview seems aimed at pushing narratives backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin about the United States and its political faults.”
Federal authorities filed six charges were filed against Neumann after he was identified in viral videos from Jan. 6, including assaulting police officers and violent entry. He faces years in prison if convicted.
Read the full report on The Hill.
