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law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court's Jan. 6 Case: Impact on Trump and Rioters"

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about the validity of an obstruction law used against one-fourth of the defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, a decision that could potentially benefit Donald Trump. Former police officer Joseph Fischer is challenging the law, arguing that it targets document shredding, not blocking a meeting. The outcome could impact over 300 defendants, with some already being released pending appeals. Additionally, the law is also relevant to Trump's federal election interference case, as two of the charges against him rely on the same law being challenged.

via USA TODAY|
#capitol-attack#donald-trump#jan-6-defendants
law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Reviewing Jan. 6 Obstruction Case with Potential Impact on Trump and Rioters"

The Supreme Court is reviewing a federal obstruction law used to prosecute individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with the case of a former police officer at the center. The court is considering the statute's applicability to obstructing a congressional proceeding, with arguments focusing on Congress's intent and the law's potential impact on plea bargaining. A decision in favor of the defendant could have significant implications for previously convicted Jan. 6 defendants, and may also impact the criminal case pending against former President Donald Trump.

via NPR|
#capitol-riot#federal-court#jan-6-defendants
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Pledge to Release Jan. 6 Rioters Accused of Attacking Police Sparks Outrage"

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to the Jan. 6 rioters as "hostages" and "unbelievable patriots" who are being mistreated by the justice system. However, an NBC News review found that just 15 people charged in connection with the Capitol attack are currently being held pretrial at the order of federal judges. These individuals face serious charges, including assaulting law enforcement, firing a gun, plotting to murder FBI employees, and more. Despite Trump's defense of the incarcerated Jan. 6 defendants, the overwhelming majority of those charged have been released before trial, with more than 950 convictions secured by prosecutors.

via NBC News|
#capitol-riot#donald-trump#federal-judges
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Woes: Delays, Consequences, and Supreme Court Appeals"

Donald Trump has successfully delayed his federal trial related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, while over 950 of his supporters have faced consequences, with about 500 sentenced to incarceration. The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on Trump's immunity claims has left the future of his federal trial uncertain. Many defendants have cited Trump's election lies as motivation for their actions, while new arrests continue.

via NBC News|
#capitol-attack#criminal-trial#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Campaign Focuses on Jan. 6 'Hostages'"

Former President Donald Trump has been using a recording made by jailed individuals accused of crimes related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, known as the "J6 Prison Choir," to kick off his campaign rallies and portray them as "unbelievable patriots" who have been treated unfairly. Despite evidence that some members of the choir may have assaulted police officers, Trump has embraced them on the campaign trail and attempted to whitewash the events of Jan. 6. His efforts may be influencing some Republican voters' views on the Capitol riot, but also risk alienating others within the party.

via USA TODAY|
#capitol-riot#donald-trump#j6-prison-choir
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court Takes Up Jan. 6 Case with Implications for Trump Prosecution

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the federal obstruction law that has been used to prosecute individuals involved in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol, including former President Donald Trump. The decision could have significant implications as over 300 people have been charged under this statute. Special counsel Jack Smith has charged Trump with obstructing an official proceeding, and a trial is set to begin in March. The case before the Supreme Court arose from three criminal prosecutions, and the decision could potentially threaten Trump's charge. Arguments will take place next year, with a decision expected by the end of June.

via CBS News|
#donald-trump#jack-smith#jan-6-defendants
crime2 years ago

Jan. 6 Rioters Sentenced: Praise for Ramaswamy, 11-Year Prison Terms

Former California police chief Alan Hostetter, convicted of a conspiracy charge in the U.S. Capitol riot, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison after praising Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's suggestion that the attack could have been an "inside job." Hostetter, who carried a hatchet during the riot, falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen and referred to the riot as a "false flag" operation. Ramaswamy's mention of the conspiracy theory during a GOP debate has drawn attention, but FBI Director Christopher Wray has called it "ludicrous." Hostetter's conviction was for crossing police lines and being part of the riot, and he received the third-longest sentence among non-seditious conspiracy defendants.

via The Associated Press|
#alan-hostetter#conspiracy-theories#crime
us2 years ago

"Federal Courtrooms Sound Alarms Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election"

Alarms are being raised in federal courtrooms about the potential dangers of violence, conspiracy theories, and election denialism during the upcoming 2024 presidential election cycle. Judges and prosecutors have warned about the risks associated with "conspiracy theory rabbit holes" and the divisive political climate. The ongoing prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters have not cooled the dangerous political atmosphere, with concerns about an eroding respect for the rule of law and an increased risk of political violence.

via CBS News|
#2024-presidential-election#conspiracy-theories#federal-courtrooms
politics2 years ago

Democrat Criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene's Support for Jan. 6 Defendants

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for treating Capitol riot defendants like "heroes" and giving them hugs during a visit to a Washington, D.C., jail. Garcia called her behavior "disgusting" and emphasized that these individuals had attacked and tried to overthrow the government. Greene has been advocating for "justice" for the defendants, claiming they are "political prisoners" and victims of a "weaponized" justice system. Garcia also denounced a conspiracy theory pushed by Greene and other conservatives, involving an image of a convicted rioter holding a vape being mistaken for an undercover federal agent.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#capitol-riot#conspiracy-theories#house-oversight-committee
politics2 years ago

Trump Ally's Guilty Plea in Election Subversion Case Sends Shockwaves

Lawyers for defendants involved in the January 6 Capitol breach expressed shock and frustration at the relatively lenient sentence given to Sidney Powell, a top ally of Donald Trump, who pleaded guilty to crimes related to the 2020 election. While low-level offenders face significant consequences, Powell received six years of probation and a modest fine. Defense attorneys argue that this discrepancy highlights the inequitable application of the law and the preferential treatment given to high-ranking players in criminal conspiracies. Powell's plea deal suggests she provided statements and promised to testify against Trump and others in a racketeering case in Georgia.

via POLITICO|
#accountability#donald-trump#jan-6-defendants
crime2 years ago

Teenage MAGA Influencer Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Storming Capitol

Bruno Cua, a former high school student and aspiring social media influencer, has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for his involvement in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Cua, who had filled his social media with posts advocating for violence and overturning the election, pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding and assaulting officers. The judge took into account Cua's youth and immaturity, as well as the time he served on home detention, in determining the sentence. Cua expressed remorse for his actions and stated that he no longer aspired to have a career in social media.

via NBC News|
#bruno-cua#capitol-attack#crime
politics2 years ago

Jan. 6 Riot Gets Musical Makeover to Please Trump

Former President Donald Trump and his allies are using a recording of the Star-Spangled Banner, titled "Justice for All," to rewrite the history of the deadly Capitol riot. The song, recorded over a prison phone line by a group of defendants jailed over their alleged roles in the insurrection, features Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Despite its low fidelity, the song briefly reached No. 1 on iTunes and has been embraced by Trump and his supporters. Experts say the song is another example of how Trump and his allies are trying to gloss over evidence proving the Capitol riot was anything but an act of patriotic resistance.

via The Associated Press|
#capitol-riot#donald-trump#jan-6-defendants
politics2 years ago

House Republicans and Democrats to tour DC jail housing Jan. 6 defendants.

House Republicans, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, plan to tour a Washington, D.C., jail where some Jan. 6 defendants are being held. The visit will focus on the conditions of those being jailed, including reports of abuse. The congressional delegation is being led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of the most vocal critics of the detainment of individuals charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The GOP members of the panel are expected to hold a news conference following the tour.

via ABC News|
#conditions#dc-jail#house-republicans