All articles tagged with #capitolattack
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Two U.S. prosecutors in Washington were suspended after referring to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack as a 'riot' carried out by a 'mob' in a court document.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
A new GOP-led House panel aims to re-investigate the January 6 Capitol attack, with efforts focused on recasting the event's narrative to minimize accountability for Trump and his supporters, amid ongoing partisan tensions and previous investigations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Edward Kelley, a Tennessee man previously convicted for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been found guilty of conspiring to murder FBI agents investigating the incident. Kelley created a 'kill list' targeting 37 agents and shared it with co-conspirator Austin Carter, who pleaded guilty in November 2023. Plans included attacking the FBI office in Knoxville with car bombs and drones. Kelley faces a potential life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for May 7.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Defendants in the January 6 Capitol attack are celebrating Donald Trump's election victory, with their lawyers seeking to delay trials or sentences in hopes of receiving presidential pardons or more lenient treatment from a potentially restructured Justice Department.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that some Jan. 6 rioters received improper sentence enhancements for obstructing the congressional certification, impacting scores of prison terms, including that of convicted rioter Larry Brock. While upholding Brock's conviction, the panel ordered the removal of the enhancement, potentially affecting dozens of sentences. The ruling centers on whether the "administration of justice" enhancement should apply to the disrupted congressional proceedings, with the panel agreeing with Brock's argument that it does not extend to the unique congressional function of certifying electoral college votes. The Justice Department's upcoming Supreme Court case on the felony obstruction charge used against rioters is also highlighted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
The FBI arrested three fugitives at a Florida ranch, including Jonathan Daniel Pollock, who had been on the run since the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Pollock, along with Olivia Michele Pollock and Joseph Daniel Hutchinson III, were taken into custody three years after the assault. They face multiple federal charges, including assaulting officers and violent entry. Jonathan Pollock was considered the most violent and was previously sought with a $30,000 reward for his capture. The two other suspects had failed to appear for their trial dates and are scheduled for a court appearance in Ocala, Florida.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
Three years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, authorities continue to prosecute those involved, with over 1,230 charged and more than 730 guilty pleas. The largest criminal investigation in U.S. history is still active, with efforts to identify over 80 individuals involved in violence and the person responsible for placing pipe bombs near political party offices. The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could affect many defendants, and some remain at large, including a brother-sister duo from Florida. The mystery of the pipe bomber remains unsolved, with a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Christopher Worrell, a member of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He was convicted of multiple felonies, including assaulting police officers with pepper spray. Worrell had previously fled home detention and attempted to delay his sentencing by overdosing on medication. During his trial, he claimed to have been helping police, but this was dismissed by the judge as "preposterous." Despite his health issues and apology, the court imposed a significant sentence to underscore that his actions were not justified.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A Florida venue canceled an event featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after discovering it was meant to commemorate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The Westgate Resorts in Kissimmee had been told the event was a book signing, not an anniversary event. Greene, known for supporting Trump's claims of a stolen election and downplaying the Jan. 6 violence, did not comment on the cancellation. The event faced criticism from Democrats, and it's unclear if it will be rescheduled.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Former White House aides Sarah Matthews, Cassidy Hutchinson, and Alyssa Farah Griffin have publicly expressed concerns that a re-election of Donald Trump could spell the end for American democracy, citing his past attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and the potential for even more extreme behavior if he were to win again. They have testified to the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack and are urging action to prevent his return to power, emphasizing the urgency as the 2024 election approaches. Their warnings come alongside personal sacrifices and threats they've faced for speaking out against Trump.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Daniel Rodriguez, a Jan. 6 rioter, was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for tasing a police officer in the neck during the Capitol attack. He pleaded guilty to multiple felony counts and admitted to driving a stun gun into the neck of then-Metropolitan Police Department officer Michael Fanone. Fanone testified before the congressional committee about the violent clash, describing the rioters as terrorists. Rodriguez's attorneys said he went to the rally to support President Trump and followed him "blindly."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Peter Schwartz, a man who attacked police officers with pepper spray and a chair during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison, the longest sentence yet for anyone convicted in relation to the riot. Schwartz was armed with a wooden tire knocker when he stormed the Capitol with his then-wife. Prosecutors had asked for a 24-year sentence, but the judge chose a lesser sentence due to Schwartz's lack of remorse and long criminal history. Nearly 450 people have been charged with federal crimes in connection to the Jan. 6 riots, with over half handed terms of imprisonment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Peter Schwartz, a man who attacked police officers with their own chemical spray during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison, the longest sentence yet for a Jan. 6 rioter. Schwartz was convicted of four felony counts of assault on law enforcement, obstructing the vote count, and related charges. The judge cited Schwartz's long criminal history and gleeful violence during the riot as reasons for the stiff sentence. Schwartz's wife, who was with him during the riot, pleaded guilty to assaulting officers with pepper spray and was sentenced to two years in prison.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A member of the Proud Boys on trial for seditious conspiracy, Dominic Pezzola, used his testimony to advance a conspiracy theory about fellow Jan. 6 participant Ray Epps, claiming he was a "suspected government operative." Far-right conspirators have alleged that Epps was working with the federal government and sought to provoke violence during the 2021 attack on the Capitol. Pezzola also claimed there was no plan to storm the Capitol ahead of Jan. 6 and depicted himself as an average Joe who had just stumbled into situations and made some poor decisions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Edward Badalian, a Jan. 6 defendant who was charged with conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, and aiding and abetting, and tampering with documents or proceedings, has been found guilty on three counts. Badalian was charged alongside Daniel Rodriguez, who admitted to electroshocking a D.C. police officer during the Capitol attack. Badalian drove a rented van across the country and told members of the group that he had packed a respirator, masks, snow goggles, kneepads, and baseball helmets for the group. Badalian's focus was not on antifa, but on arresting politicians, including President-elect Joe Biden and then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi.