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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Newly Released Video Reveals Suspected Group Building Jan. 6 Gallows Before Capitol Siege"

Newly released surveillance footage shows a group suspected of constructing the infamous gallows and noose on the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in the predawn hours before the siege. Despite the outrage triggered by the display, the probe into who is responsible remains unsolved, with no identified individuals linked to the construction. The gallows, adorned with a bright orange noose, was left unattended after the mob confronted and assaulted police officers, and a young Black man was witnessed cutting down the noose. The House subcommittee's report provided a detailed timeline of the group's activities, but the individuals involved remain unidentified, and the investigation into the gallows construction on restricted grounds is ongoing.

via CBS News|

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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Former Police Chief Sentenced to 11 Years for Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Alan Hostetter, a former California police chief, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his role in the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021. Hostetter, who brought a hatchet to the Capitol, was found guilty of multiple felony charges, including conspiracy. He drove from California to Washington, D.C., with weapons and tactical gear, and joined a group that breached the Capitol. During his sentencing hearing, Hostetter spewed conspiracy theories and baseless claims about the election and the events of Jan. 6. The judge handed down one of the longest sentences related to the Capitol siege, emphasizing that the First Amendment does not protect obstructing or carrying weapons into restricted areas. Hostetter plans to appeal his conviction.

via Yahoo News|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Ex-Police Chief Sentenced to 11 Years for Bringing Weapons to Capitol on Jan. 6

Alan Hostetter, a former California police chief, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his role in the January 6th Capitol siege. Hostetter was found guilty of multiple felony charges, including conspiracy, and was accused of bringing weapons and tactical gear to the Capitol. During his sentencing hearing, Hostetter continued to espouse conspiracy theories, claiming the election was "stolen" and that Jan. 6 was a "false flag" operation. The judge handed down one of the longest sentences in Jan. 6-related cases, citing the First Amendment does not give the right to obstruct or carry weapons into restricted areas. Hostetter plans to appeal his conviction.

via CBS News|

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documentaryfilm2 years ago•3 min saved

"Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Explores Humanity and Controversy Surrounding Jan. 6 Insurrectionists"

In the HBO documentary "The Insurrectionist Next Door," filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi engages with Jan. 6 insurrectionists, including those who expressed violent intentions towards her mother, Nancy Pelosi. The film explores their motives and how they perceive their actions, revealing that many did not fully comprehend the severity of their crimes and got caught up in the moment. Despite their misguided beliefs, Pelosi finds humanity in these individuals, emphasizing that even those who represent the country's darkest impulses are still people. The documentary highlights the tragic consequences faced by some insurrectionists and the broken backgrounds that may have contributed to their actions.

via Rolling Stone|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Special Counsel Investigations Rack Up Millions in Costs"

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is investigating former President Donald Trump's refusal to return classified documents and aspects of the Capitol siege, has spent over $5 million on his tasks so far, with more than half going towards salaries for lawyers and other DOJ employees. Smith has charged Trump and his valet with conspiracy to obstruct the probe, and both have pleaded not guilty. The Justice Department also released financial reports for two other special counsels, including one overseeing an investigation into the unauthorized removal of classified materials at the Penn Biden Center. The previous special counsel investigation into Trump's ties to Russia spent $32 million.

via NPR|

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