Former Miami Young Republicans director indicted on Jan. 6 charges
SUMMARY
Barbara Balmaseda, a South Florida woman with ties to prominent Republicans, including Senator Marco Rubio and Governor Ron DeSantis, has been indicted on Jan. 6 charges. Balmaseda, 23, previously served as the director-at-large of the Miami Young Republicans. The indictment includes charges such as obstructing an official proceeding, entering a restricted building, and engaging in disorderly conduct with the intent to impede Congress. She is accused of exchanging messages with members of the Proud Boys and was allegedly identified in Capitol security footage alongside a former Proud Boys member. Balmaseda has pleaded not guilty, and her attorney is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on a related case, which may impact her defense.
