Mass. doctor who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has medical license revoked

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine has officially revoked the medical license of Dr. Jacquelyn J. Starer. The action follows findings that the 72-year-old Ashland resident participated in the January 6, 2021, breach of the United States Capitol.

Regulatory documents indicate that Starer was part of the crowd that entered the Capitol building that day. The board specifically noted that she struck a Metropolitan Police officer with her closed fist during the event. This incident led to the permanent loss of her right to renew her medical practice credentials in the state.

Starer had been licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts since 1983. Her license expired in March 2025, and the recent board decision formally blocks any future renewal requests. The case highlights the professional consequences for individuals involved in the events at the Capitol.