Fact Check: Did Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang crash a Seattle cat convention while calling it a furry convention?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Jan. 6 Capitol rioter Jake Lang crashed a Seattle cat convention while claiming it was a furry convention.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Lang posted authentic videos of himself at Sea-Meow, a cat-focused convention in Seattle, while describing the event as a furry convention and claiming he had “busted up” the gathering.


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Date: 11/12/2026


Last Updated on November 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check