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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Multiple Capitol Riot Instigators Convicted for Assault and Breach on Jan. 6"

Five Capitol riot defendants, including Ryan Samsel, were found guilty of assaulting police and leading the "first breach" on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol. The defendants, who were accused of forcefully removing a police barricade as the mob converged on Capitol grounds, are scheduled to be sentenced on June 13. Prosecutors argued that despite police efforts to disperse the crowd, the defendants continued to fuel the riot by assaulting officers. U.S. Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards, who was injured during the attack, testified against the defendants, describing the scene as "carnage" and "chaos."

via CBS News|

#assault-on-police #capitol-riot #guilty-verdicts

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Hawaii Couple Convicted for Stealing Identities of Deceased Infants

A Hawaii couple has been found guilty by a jury of conspiracy, passport fraud, and identity theft for stealing the identities of deceased babies and living under their names for decades. The couple argued that their actions did not harm anyone, but prosecutors presented evidence of their use of fake identities and involvement in the Coast Guard. They face maximum prison terms of 10 years for false statements in passport applications, up to five years for conspiracy charges, and mandatory consecutive terms for aggravated identity theft. The case gained attention due to the couple's alleged connection to the KGB, although prosecutors later downplayed any Russian spy involvement.

via ABC News|

#conspiracy #crime #dead-babies

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

Guilty verdicts for 'ComEd Four' send shockwaves through Illinois politics.

The ComEd Four have been found guilty on all counts in the Commonwealth Edison bribery trial, prompting reactions from Illinois politicians. Many are calling for ethics reform and an end to the culture of corruption in state government. State Rep. Blaine Wilhour says that while justice is being served, the influence peddling and backroom cronyism in Illinois politics are still the norm. House Republican Leader Tony McCombie says the trial has exposed the broken system of doing business in Springfield. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker believes the verdicts prove that no one is above the law.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#comed-four #corruption #ethics-reform

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

More Oath Keepers Convicted for Capitol Breach Involvement

Six additional members and affiliates of the Oath Keepers were found guilty for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach, including conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiring to prevent an officer of the United States from discharging a duty, and destruction of government property. All five defendants, along with co-defendant Michael Greene, were found guilty of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. The Justice Department has now secured convictions of 14 Oath Keepers members and affiliates for felonies surrounding the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

via Department of Justice|

#capitol-breach #crime #felony