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The White House released a website that presents a false narrative of the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, reflecting ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the event's history.
A federal judge is considering whether Donald Trump is entitled to presidential immunity from civil lawsuits related to the January 6 Capitol attack, with arguments focusing on whether his conduct was within his official capacity. The judge has not yet ruled, and the case involves claims from Democratic lawmakers alleging Trump incited the riot.
Two federal prosecutors, Carlos Valdivia and Samuel White, were placed on leave after filing a brief describing the January 6 Capitol attack as carried out by a mob of rioters, amid ongoing turmoil in the Washington, D.C., U.S. attorney's office related to Capitol attack prosecutions.
Video footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack shows a Justice Department adviser, Jared Wise, shouting violent threats at police and rioters, including calls to 'kill 'em.' Wise, a former FBI agent, was involved in the riot and later hired by the Justice Department, which has faced scrutiny over his role and statements during the attack.
A federal judge will decide whether former Trump adviser Steve Bannon should begin his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld his conviction.
A federal judge will decide if Stephen K. Bannon, former Trump adviser, must begin his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress immediately, following an appeals court upholding his conviction. Prosecutors argue no substantial legal questions remain, while Bannon's lawyer contends the stay should remain until the full appeals process is complete.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has refused to recuse himself from two Supreme Court cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, despite reports of provocative flags flown at his homes. Alito stated that the flags, which appeared to support the "Stop the Steal" movement, were displayed by his wife and not by him. The decision has raised concerns about potential bias in the cases, which involve former President Donald Trump and charges against Capitol rioters.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., independent presidential candidate, downplayed the severity of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, falsely claiming it was not an insurrection and that protesters carried no weapons. He expressed intent to appoint a special counsel to review prosecutorial handling of related cases if elected, drawing criticism for his statements and views on the event. Kennedy's stance aligns with a minority of Americans, as most view the punishments for rioters as fair or not harsh enough, and believe the Capitol intruders posed a threat to democracy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, suggested that the prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters may be politically motivated, echoing former President Donald Trump's views. Despite retracting his claim that most protesters carried no weapons, Kennedy expressed concern about the vigor of the prosecutions and vowed to appoint a special counsel to investigate whether Trump allies were unfairly targeted. Democrats fear Kennedy's candidacy could split the anti-Trump vote, while critics accuse him of downplaying the seriousness of the Capitol attack.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly downplayed the severity of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, suggesting that the response was exaggerated and that the Biden administration poses a greater threat to democracy. He has also expressed willingness to consider pardoning Jan. 6 rioters if elected president and has been criticized for spreading misinformation about vaccines and Covid.
Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington State man, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, where he used a megaphone to encourage other rioters to breach a police line. He was convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including obstruction of an official proceeding, interfering with law enforcement, and assaulting law enforcement. Johnatakis had posted on social media expressing his intent to disrupt the election certification process at the Capitol before the attack.
Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his leadership role in orchestrating a mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. Representing himself with an attorney on standby, Johnatakis, who expressed rhetoric inspired by the anti-government "sovereign citizen" movement, was convicted of felony charges and showed no sincere remorse or acceptance of responsibility for his crimes. The judge emphasized that there is no room for such political violence in the country and ordered the clerk of court's office to send copies of his prepared remarks to Johnatakis' supporters.
Patrick Montgomery, a Littleton hunting guide, was convicted of obstructing an official proceeding and assaulting officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He had violated the terms of his release by going hunting and was placed on 24/7 house arrest. Two other men involved in the incident were also found guilty. Over 1,300 individuals have been charged in connection with the Capitol breach, and the investigation is ongoing.
Donald Trump is positioning the Jan. 6 attack as a cornerstone of his 2024 presidential bid, praising the rioters and shifting blame for his own role in the siege. Republicans are installing election-deniers to the RNC and embarking on a re-investigation of the attack, while Trump faces a federal indictment over his involvement. Despite concerns from some Republicans, Trump's allies remain loyal, with former VP Mike Pence acknowledging the tragic events of that day.
Conservative social media influencer Isabella DeLuca, 24, has been arrested on charges related to her involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, including accusations of stealing a table that was later used to assault law enforcement officers. According to court documents, she participated in and livestreamed the riot, and later deleted social media posts related to the attack in an attempt to thwart any subsequent criminal investigation.