All articles tagged with #january 6 insurrection
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
A US military veteran involved in the January 6 Capitol attack was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to attack an FBI office and assassinate law enforcement officers, despite having been pardoned by Trump for his role in the Capitol riot.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
San Francisco officials removed the historic "Appeal to Heaven" flag from City Hall, citing its co-option by far-right groups, and replaced it with the American flag. The flag, originally a symbol of America's quest for independence, has been associated with the January 6 Capitol insurrection and other far-right movements. Justice Samuel Alito faced scrutiny for displaying the flag at his homes, leading to calls for his recusal from related Supreme Court cases and for a binding code of conduct for justices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
Leading Democrats, including Senate judiciary chair Dick Durbin and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are calling for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from election-related cases and face investigation after reports of far-right-associated flags being flown at his homes. They argue this represents an ethical breach and a threat to democracy, urging Chief Justice John Roberts to implement an enforceable code of conduct for the court.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised doubts about the January 6 attack on the US Capitol being a "true insurrection," expressing concern about the "weaponization of government" against those charged. He pledged to name an independent special counsel to investigate whether prosecutorial discretion was abused for political ends in the January 6 cases, while criticizing both Trump and Biden's responses to the insurrection. His statements have drawn criticism from the Democratic National Committee and come after his campaign sent fundraising emails referring to January 6 defendants as "activists."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A witness testified that former President Donald Trump warned then-Vice President Mike Pence that certifying the election results on January 6 would be a "career killer," in a last-ditch effort to overturn the election. The witness, a White House valet, recounted Trump's direct threat to Pence, which was part of Trump's attempt to convince Pence to overturn the results. Pence and his advisers had repeatedly told Trump there was no legal basis to interfere with the electoral vote tally, and Pence ultimately disavowed Trump's theories, leading to strained relations between the two.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Couy Griffin, founder of Cowboys for Trump, to stay in office after being convicted on charges related to the January 6 Capitol attack. This decision reinforces that states can apply the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause to state officials involved in the insurrection, and comes after a similar decision regarding Donald Trump's eligibility on Colorado ballots. Griffin was removed from office by a state judge under a constitutional clause banning anyone who "engaged in insurrection" from holding public office, marking the first time in over 100 years that a court disqualified a public official for their role in the January 6 insurrection.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The Supreme Court declined to review the case of former New Mexico county commissioner Couy Griffin, who was removed from office due to his involvement in the January 6 insurrection. This decision means the ruling barring Griffin from office will stand, marking the first time an elected official was removed under the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban" because of the US Capitol riot. Griffin, a prominent right-wing conspiracy theorist and convicted Capitol rioter, was disqualified from office after being found guilty of trespassing on Capitol grounds. He criticized the process that led to his disqualification and also compared his case to the similar ones against former President Donald Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KQED
The dean of UC Berkeley’s Law School has joined an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that Donald Trump is ineligible to be president due to his involvement in the January 6 insurrection, citing his "violent, incendiary speech." This adds to the legal challenges Trump is facing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the January 6 insurrection, has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging that she was unarmed and not a threat when shot by Capitol Police officer Lt. Michael Byrd. The Capitol Police previously concluded that Byrd acted within policy and law, and his actions may have prevented further harm. The lawsuit comes as nearly 1,200 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot, with over 700 guilty pleas, and follows a meeting between Babbitt's mother and then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sacramento
A man from Citrus Heights, California, named Kyle Travis Colton, has been arrested and charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol. Colton faces multiple charges, including obstruction of law enforcement and entering and remaining in a restricted building. He was identified through CCTV footage and was seen engaging in confrontations with law enforcement officials. This arrest is part of the ongoing investigation into the breach of the US Capitol, with over 1,200 people charged so far.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New Republic
Republicans are editing footage of the January 6 insurrection to blur the faces of participants, claiming it's to protect them from retaliation by the Justice Department. However, this could also hinder the identification of rioters and impede the investigation. Liz Cheney reveals details about a phone call that exposed a plan to stop Vice President Mike Pence from ratifying the election results. Cheney is considering running as a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential election. House Republicans release Hunter Biden's bank records, claiming they show illicit payments to Joe Biden, but the documents likely indicate repayments for a truck. The National Republican Congressional Committee releases a xenophobic ad depicting national parks overrun with immigrants. Trevian Kutti, a co-defendant in the Georgia election interference trial, may face additional charges for witness intimidation. The president of COP28, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, attempts to walk back his previous comments denying the science behind phasing out fossil fuels. Donald Trump responds to Liz Cheney's book, denying claims that he was depressed after the 2020 election loss and stating that he was angry and eating too much.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide who testified before the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, defended her testimony in her first TV interview, stating that she had nothing to gain by coming forward. Hutchinson also revealed that she had testified to grand juries in Georgia and Washington, DC, about the 2020 election aftermath. She recounted an incident where an attorney advised her to provide limited information to House investigators, but she chose to recall the details she clearly remembered. Hutchinson's testimony implicated Trump in being aware of the potential for violence on January 6. She also claimed that Trump tried to turn the wheel of his presidential limo in anger at his Secret Service detail for blocking him from going to the Capitol. Secret Service agent Bobby Engel and then-White House deputy chief of staff Tony Ornato, who Hutchinson said witnessed the incident, have both denied remembering it. Hutchinson's upcoming book, "Enough," includes an allegation that Rudy Giuliani groped her on January 6, a claim that Giuliani's political adviser has called a "disgusting lie." Hutchinson stated that she has been "coming out of hiding" and going out in limited capacities since coming forward as a witness against Trump. She has also cooperated with Georgia prosecutors investigating Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Donald Trump's arraignment in the Georgia election subversion case, along with his 18 co-defendants, has been set for September 6th. Meanwhile, in Washington DC, a hearing is taking place to determine the trial date for Trump's charges related to trying to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection. Trump's lawyers have proposed starting the trial in 2026, while prosecutors want it to begin in January. These court proceedings could potentially impact Trump's plans for campaigning in the 2024 presidential election.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Bernie Kerik, a former New York police commissioner and ally of Rudy Giuliani, has handed over thousands of documents to special counsel Jack Smith, who is investigating former President Donald Trump's role in the January 6 insurrection. Kerik, who was pardoned by Trump for crimes including tax fraud, had previously sought to withhold the documents but has now cleared them for release. Trump, who already faces multiple criminal charges, including hush money payments and retention of classified records, remains the frontrunner in polling for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' testimony to a federal grand jury could provide a direct link between ex-President Donald Trump and those involved in the January 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol, according to former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade. Meadows testified as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's dual investigations of the former president, and legal experts have predicted that Meadows "flipping" on Trump and providing potentially damning testimony could mean that a federal indictment is on the way for the ex-president.