An East Liverpool man accused of repeatedly attacking police during the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol has asked government prosecutors to offer him a plea deal.

A U.S. District Court judge in Washington reset a hearing for 38-year-old Kenneth Joseph Owen Thomas, who faces charges that include assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers; obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder; and engaging in physical violence on Capitol grounds.

During a hearing on Monday, Thomas’ next hearing was set for March 25 so those involved can discuss a requested plea offer, review evidence, and determine how to defend the case.

Thomas was arrested last May in Alabama for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of counting the electoral votes from the presidential election.

According to court documents, Thomas was recorded on Metropolitan Police Department body-worn camera footage advancing toward a line of law enforcement and pushing against their shields.

The video shows Thomas punching and striking the officers with his fist and forearm at least twice.

As officers tried to push the crowd of rioters from the steps, investigators say Thomas turned toward rioters and ordered them to “hold the line” against advancing officers, repeating this several times.

Officers say Thomas was one of the first to come in and start hitting and pushing officers on the line.

Seven people from the Valley have been charged in connection with the case. Two have already pleaded guilty and await sentencing.