Trump lawyer hints at a First Amendment defense in the Jan. 6 case. Some legal experts are dubious
Donald Trump’s legal team is characterizing his indictment in the special counsel’s 2020 election interference investigation as an attack on the former president’s right to free speech.
Trump lawyers met with special counsel ahead of possible indictment in Jan. 6 probe
Trump says he anticipates being arrested and indicted soon.
Man who assaulted officer with flagpole at Capitol riot sentenced to over 4 years in prison
Peter Francis Stager struck a cop with his flagpole at least three times as other rioters pulled the officer, head first, into the crowd outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Military veteran sentenced to 7 years after storming Capitol with loaded pistol, ramming police with pallet
A military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a loaded pistol, metal-plated body armor and a gas mask was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in prison, one of the longest among hundreds of Jan. 6 riot cases.
'Massive amount' of intelligence ignored by FBI, Homeland Security before Jan. 6, Senate report says
A Senate committee's report says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol.
Jan. 6 rioter who shocked DC police officer with stun gun sentenced to over 12 years in prison
A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 12 years in prison.
Jay Johnston, ‘Bob Burgers’ actor, charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The FBI says video footage captured the actor pushing against police and wielding a stolen police shield during the attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
Owner of funeral homes accused of spraying insecticide at cops, assaulting media at Jan. 6 riot
An owner of several funeral homes on Long Island has been arrested on charges that he sprayed wasp killer at police officers and attacked journalists during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said.
Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot get prison in latest sentencings
Two Florida men who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group were sentenced Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges.
Woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Jan. 6 Capitol riot sentenced to over 2 years in prison
The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.
2 more Oath Keepers sentenced to prison terms for Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Two Army veterans who stormed the U.S. Capitol in a military-style formation with fellow Oath Keepers members have been sentenced to prison terms for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot
Stewart Rhodes’ sentencing comes just weeks after former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack
The founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for orchestrating a weekslong plot that culminated in his followers attacking the U.S. Capitol in a bid to keep President Joe Biden out of the White House after the 2020 election.
Officers describe chaos, fear on Jan. 6 as judge weighs prison time for Oath Keepers founder
Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and public servants who fled the mob’s attack have told a judge that they are still haunted by what they endured, as the judge prepares to hand down sentences in a landmark Capitol riot case.
Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was convicted on Thursday of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power.
Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense
An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members has testified that he didn’t know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building on Jan. 6.
Judge rules Mike Pence must testify before grand jury, AP sources say
A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the federal probe into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election.
Rioter charged in Pelosi laptop theft sentenced to prison
Riley June Williams, 23, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was charged but not convicted of helping steal a laptop from Pelosi’s office suite during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
More Oath Keepers found guilty in US Capitol riot
Conspiracy to obstruct Congress and obstruction of Congress both carry a sentence of up to 20 years behind bars.
FBI: NYC Newspaper editor arrested for interfering with police at Capitol riot
A former Orthodox Jewish newspaper editor has been arrested on charges that he interfered with police officers who were trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Donald Trump supporters on Jan. 6.