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Detienen nuevamente a militar estadounidense arrestado hace semanas en el Capitolio tras pedir el juicio político de Trump
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The Air Force has confirmed Watson's detention, with a spokesperson indicating that the matter is still being investigated. Jason Watson, a US Air Force major, was taken into custody on Tuesday and is being held in a Maryland county jail under military custody.
A US military member has been detained again after being arrested last month. Jason Watson, a US Air Force major, was taken into custody on Tuesday and is being held in a Maryland county jail under military custody. This comes after he criticized the president in an exclusive CNN interview.
Watson was previously arrested at the US Capitol after calling for the president's removal. As of Wednesday evening, no formal charges had been filed, but the case remains under investigation. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The Air Force has confirmed Watson's detention, with a spokesperson indicating that the matter is still being investigated.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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