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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Trump's Potential Pardons Stir Controversy Amid Jan. 6 Sentencings

The Justice Department is prioritizing the arrest of the most serious Jan. 6 rioters, particularly those who committed felony assaults on law enforcement, before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Trump has indicated he may pardon some rioters, which has demoralized prosecutors who have worked on these cases. The DOJ aims to expedite these cases, focusing on those with the most egregious conduct, while online sleuths continue to assist in identifying suspects. Over 1,560 arrests have been made, with more than 1,100 convictions secured so far.

via NBC News|

#donald-trump #jan-6-riots #justice-department

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

San Francisco Removes Controversial 'Appeal to Heaven' Flag

San Francisco removed the "Appeal to Heaven" flag, which had flown for 60 years near City Hall, after it was revealed that the same flag was associated with Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Jan. 6 rioters. Mayor London Breed ordered its replacement with an American flag following public concern.

via The New York Times|

#appeal-to-heaven-flag #jan-6-riots #london-breed

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

'Sedition Panda' Convicted for Assaulting Officer in Jan. 6 Riot

Jesse James Rumson, known as "Sedition Panda" for wearing a panda costume head during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, was convicted of assaulting a police officer and seven other charges in a bench trial.

via The New York Times|

#assault-conviction #crime #jan-6-riots

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"RFK Jr. Calls for Investigation into Prosecution of January 6 Rioters"

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a series of controversial statements regarding the Jan. 6 riots, casting doubt on their severity and suggesting that the prosecution of rioters may have been politically motivated. Despite admitting to not examining the evidence himself, Kennedy downplayed the events and incorrectly stated that protesters did not carry weapons. He also proposed appointing a special counsel to investigate potential abuse of prosecutorial discretion in the case. This move appears to be an attempt to adopt a centrist stance on the issue while still aligning with Trump's baseless narrative about the "weaponization" of federal law enforcement agencies against him.

via MSNBC|

#conspiracy-theories #jan-6-riots #political-polarization

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

GOP Representative Gosar Faces Backlash for Suggesting Milley's Execution Over Jan. 6 Response

Republican Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona suggested that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley should be "hung" for his response to the January 6th Capitol riots. Gosar claimed that Milley, whom he referred to as a "homosexual-promoting-BLM-activist," delayed the deployment of the National Guard during the attacks and accused him of coordinating with Nancy Pelosi to undermine former President Trump. Former President Trump also criticized Milley for allegedly going behind his back to communicate with Chinese counterparts. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling condemned the violent rhetoric from Gosar and Trump, calling it "disgusting." This is not the first time Gosar has made violent suggestions towards U.S. officials.

via The Hill|

#capitol #jan-6-riots #mark-milley

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Jan. 6 Capitol Rioter Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Actions in Pelosi's Office

Richard "Bigo" Barnett, who was photographed with his feet on a desk in Nancy Pelosi's office during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison. Barnett was convicted on all charges, including felonies for obstruction of an official proceeding and civil disorder. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper criticized Barnett's lack of remorse and noted that he was an active participant in the riot. Despite claiming to support law enforcement, Barnett insisted that "peaceful" protesters were attacked by police at the Capitol.

via ABC News|

#crime #jan-6-riots #nancy-pelosi

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

The Controversy Surrounding Trump's Indictment

Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's decision to indict former President Donald Trump, calling it a "political prosecution." Bragg issued a 34-count indictment against Trump, believed to center around hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels. Pence publicly broke with Trump over his demands that he not certify the 2020 presidential results and has since spoken out against his former boss, including his behavior during the Jan. 6 riots.

via New York Post |

#alvin-bragg #donald-trump #indictment

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Trump associates ordered to testify in Jan. 6 investigation.

A federal judge rejected Donald Trump's claim of executive privilege and ordered his former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and other top aides to testify before a grand jury investigating Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his handling of classified materials after leaving office. Meadows was subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith in January. The ruling paves the way for Meadows' testimony, along with other former aides, including John Ratcliffe, Robert O’Brien, Stephen Miller, and Dan Scavino. Trump is likely to appeal the ruling.

via New York Post |

#donald-trump #executive-privilege #grand-jury