Four officers who warded off US Capitol attack died of suicide
3 years, 4 months ago

Four officers who warded off US Capitol attack died of suicide

Al Jazeera  

Two officers were reported to have taken their own lives in July while two others died days after the January 6 riot. The US District of Columbia’s police department has announced that two more police officers who responded to the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol have died by suicide, bringing to four the number of known suicides by officers on duty at the building that day. Meanwhile, Liebengood died by suicide just three days after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to stop Congress from certifying Democratic President Joe Biden’s election victory. Donald Ayer, a senior justice department official in the Republican administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush, said: “The government’s filing sends a clear message … No leader in our government is acting within the scope of his employment when he acts to subvert the free and fair election by getting people to go up and riot and interfere.” “The leaders who perpetrated these travesties are personally responsible for their actions,” he added. Trump is a defendant in two other similar lawsuits, one filed by Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson and another on behalf of two US Capitol police officers.

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On Jan. 6 many Republicans blamed Trump for the Capitol riot. Now they endorse his presidential bid
11 months, 2 weeks ago

On Jan. 6 many Republicans blamed Trump for the Capitol riot. Now they endorse his presidential bid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the follow-up to their 2018 bestseller “How Democracies Die,” authors Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky write about three rules that political parties must follow: accept the results of fair elections, reject the use of violence to gain power and break ties to extremists. Biden, speaking Friday near Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge, commemorated Jan. 6, saying on that day …

Police who defended US Capitol during January 6 attack honoured
2 years ago

Police who defended US Capitol during January 6 attack honoured

Al Jazeera  

Law enforcement officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, were honoured on Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals nearly two years after they fought supporters of then-President Donald Trump in a brutal and bloody attack. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the “heroes” as she opened the ceremony in the stately Capitol Rotunda, which was overrun in 2021 when …

US police officer Michael Byrd who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt at Capitol riot says it was 'last resort'
3 years, 3 months ago

US police officer Michael Byrd who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt at Capitol riot says it was 'last resort'

ABC  

The US Capitol Police officer who fatally shot a woman as she tried to force her way into the House of Representatives during the January 6 attack says the shooting was a "last resort" and he believed she posed a threat to members of Congress. Key points: Michael Byrd said he had no choice but to shoot Ashli Babbitt, The …

‘This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders
3 years, 4 months ago

‘This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to award Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature. The medals are “a recognition that will be on display for people to understand and remember what these officers did,” Senate Rules …

New right-wing conspiracy: Jan. 6 officer suicides appear "suspicious"
3 years, 4 months ago

New right-wing conspiracy: Jan. 6 officer suicides appear "suspicious"

Salon  

A new conspiracy is spreading in right-wing circles online, claiming that a spate of suicides within the police corps who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection appear "suspicious," and may be part of a murky liberal plot with goals that remain unclear. Former Trump lawyer and current Newsmax contributor Jenna Ellis became the most prominent booster of the conspiracy Wednesday, …

Fourth Officer Who Responded to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Dies by Suicide
54 years, 11 months ago

Fourth Officer Who Responded to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Dies by Suicide

Slate  

Another veteran District of Columbia police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has died by suicide. DC Metropolitan Police Officer Gunther Hashida, who responded to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, has taken his own life, the third policeman to die by suicide after facing the Jan 6 assault. He would have …

‘This is how I’m going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories
3 years, 4 months ago

‘This is how I’m going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — “This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida told them she was hiding near an entrance they were defending that day and said “the main …

New chief selected for Capitol Police after 1/6 insurrection
3 years, 5 months ago

New chief selected for Capitol Police after 1/6 insurrection

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A police official who has run large departments in Maryland and Virginia has been selected as chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, in which pro-Trump rioters stormed the building in a violent rage, disrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win. A new House committee is investigating the insurrection and …

Capitol police opening field offices to address increased threats to lawmakers
3 years, 5 months ago

Capitol police opening field offices to address increased threats to lawmakers

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six months after the Capitol attack, US Capitol Police announced …

House to probe Capitol riot — over Republican opposition
3 years, 5 months ago

House to probe Capitol riot — over Republican opposition

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sharply split along party lines, the House launched a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday, approving a special committee to probe the violent attack as police officers who were injured fighting Donald Trump’s supporters watched from the gallery above. Ahead of the vote, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told lawmakers in the chamber, “We …

Colorado Rep. Boebert: Bill lauding Capitol police political
3 years, 6 months ago

Colorado Rep. Boebert: Bill lauding Capitol police political

Associated Press  

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado was one of 21 members of Congress to vote against legislation this week to honor police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during and after the Jan. 6 insurrection, arguing that the Democratic-introduced bill was politically motivated. Boebert, a Republican and outspoken advocate of law enforcement, objected to the bill …

Slain US Capitol Police officer honoured by Biden, lawmakers
3 years, 8 months ago

Slain US Capitol Police officer honoured by Biden, lawmakers

Al Jazeera  

William Evans is the second US Capitol Police officer to die in the line of duty this year. The coffin of slain US Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans arrived at the Capitol on Tuesday as President Joe Biden and congressional leaders paid their respects to an officer struck by a car and killed while he manned a barricade near …

Capitol police officer to lie in honor at rotunda April 13
3 years, 8 months ago

Capitol police officer to lie in honor at rotunda April 13

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a man with a sense of humor who loved baseball and golf and was most proud of one particular title: Dad. The U.S. Capitol Police also released a statement from Evans family, saying: “His death has left a gaping void in our …

Slain Capitol Police Officer Will Lie In Honor In The Rotunda
3 years, 8 months ago

Slain Capitol Police Officer Will Lie In Honor In The Rotunda

NPR  

Slain Capitol Police Officer Will Lie In Honor In The Rotunda Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images House and Senate Democratic leaders announced Tuesday that late U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" F. Evans, who was killed in the line of duty on April 2, will lie in honor in the United States Capitol rotunda. …

No indication officer in Capitol attack was stabbed, shot
3 years, 8 months ago

No indication officer in Capitol attack was stabbed, shot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Capitol Police officer killed last week when a man armed with a knife rammed his car into two officers at a barricade outside the Capitol does not appear to have been stabbed, slashed or shot, a police official told The Associated Press on Monday. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Noah Green, crashed into the officers and the …

Accused in US Capitol attack suffered delusions, suicidal thoughts
3 years, 8 months ago

Accused in US Capitol attack suffered delusions, suicidal thoughts

India Today  

The man who rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, killing one of them before he was shot to death by police, had been suffering from delusions, paranoia and suicidal thoughts, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Saturday. Statement on the Loss of USCP Colleague Officer William "Billy" Evans: https://t.co/JMAEbTcbAp pic.twitter.com/DPvkAv5ptO — …

AP source: Suspect in Capitol attack suffered delusions
3 years, 8 months ago

AP source: Suspect in Capitol attack suffered delusions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The man who rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, killing one of them before he was shot to death by police, had been suffering from delusions, paranoia and suicidal thoughts, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Saturday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed Evans as a “martyr for our democracy,” …

US Capitol attack: One police officer killed after man rams car into him; Biden says he is 'heartbroken'
3 years, 8 months ago

US Capitol attack: One police officer killed after man rams car into him; Biden says he is 'heartbroken'

Firstpost  

Washington: A Capitol Police officer was killed Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the US Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife. “This has been an extremely difficult time for US Capitol Police after the events of 6 January and now the events that have occurred here today.” Police identified the slain …

Vehicle attack raises new questions about US Capitol security
3 years, 8 months ago

Vehicle attack raises new questions about US Capitol security

Al Jazeera  

New questions are being raised about security measures around the United States Congress after a vehicular assault on a security checkpoint killed one Capitol Police officer, injured another and ended with the driver of the car shot dead. Officer William “Billy” Evans succumbed to his injuries, according to acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman. “We are devastated to share the …

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint
3 years, 8 months ago

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint

NPR  

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. Capitol Police via AP U.S. Capitol Police via AP One U.S. Capitol Police officer is dead and another is hospitalized with injuries after an apparent attack Friday at a Capitol checkpoint in which a man rammed his car into officers and lunged at them …

2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot
3 years, 9 months ago

2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 riot, but they do not know yet whether it caused the officer’s death. “Give me that bear shit,” Khater said before he reached into Tanios’ backpack, according to court papers. In a statement Monday, Capitol …

The Latest: Lawmaker says Capitol police didn’t grasp threat
3 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: Lawmaker says Capitol police didn’t grasp threat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on congressional testimony about the Capitol insurrection : 12:30 p.m. The lawmaker who’s chair of a hearing on the Jan. 6 riot says the U.S. Capitol Police’s acting chief failed to understand the threat facing lawmakers that day. ___ HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SECURITY OFFICIALS TESTIFYING ON THE CAPITOL INSURRECTION: Acting U.S. Capitol …

US Capitol Police investigating 35 officers for roles in riot
3 years, 10 months ago

US Capitol Police investigating 35 officers for roles in riot

Al Jazeera  

Law enforcement and military are among more than 100 people charged by federal authorities in relation to January riot. Five people, including a Capitol Police officer, died in the violence that ensued last month when throngs of former President Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the Capitol, overpowering security forces. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have …

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: ‘We will never forget’
3 years, 10 months ago

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: ‘We will never forget’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders paid tribute Wednesday to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the building he died defending, promising his family and his fellow officers that they will never forget his sacrifice. Sicknick died after an insurrectionist mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting the electoral count after then-President Donald Trump urged them to “fight …

Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life. Sicknick died after defending the Capitol on Jan. 6 against the mob that stormed the building and interrupted the …

Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Far-Right Riot Lies In Honor
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Far-Right Riot Lies In Honor

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UPDATE: On April 19, the Washington, D.C. medical examiner released a report finding that Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes. WASHINGTON — Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor Tuesday night in the U.S. Capitol, allowing his colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent …

Capitol Police officer who died after riot to lie in honor
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police officer who died after riot to lie in honor

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Slain Capitol Police Officer …

Mourning the Capitol riot: Officer slain during insurrection honored at Capitol he died defending
3 years, 10 months ago

Mourning the Capitol riot: Officer slain during insurrection honored at Capitol he died defending

Salon  

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick was laid to rest on Wednesday after a two-day funeral procession that included lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, where both Presiden Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris laid their hands on his urn in remembrance of the veteran officer who died in the line of duty defending Congress from an …

Capitol Police chief apologizes for failures in Jan. 6 siege
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police chief apologizes for failures in Jan. 6 siege

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The interim chief of the Capitol Police apologized Tuesday for failing to prepare for what became a violent insurrection despite having warnings that white supremacists and far-right groups would target Congress. Yogananda Pittman, in prepared testimony before Congress, said that the Capitol Police “failed to meet its own high standards as well as yours.” She listed several missteps: …

Police command structure crumbled fast during Capitol riot
3 years, 11 months ago

Police command structure crumbled fast during Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As the rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, many of the police officers had to decide on their own how to fight them off. “Totally on our own.” The officers who spoke to the AP said they were given next to no warning by leadership on the morning of Jan. 6 about what would become a growing force of …

Congressman Says At Least 2 Capitol Police Officers Suspended Over Complicity
3 years, 11 months ago

Congressman Says At Least 2 Capitol Police Officers Suspended Over Complicity

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Tim Ryan said Monday that at least two U.S. Capitol Police officers have been suspended over their complicity in last week’s insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. It’s important the American people know you’re cleaning house here.’” When asked by reporters why law enforcement still has not given any updates or news …

Capitol Cop Hailed Hero for Steering Angry Rioters Away From Senate Chamber
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol Cop Hailed Hero for Steering Angry Rioters Away From Senate Chamber

News 18  

A police officer is being hailed for his role steering an angry mob away from the Senate chambers in Wednesday’s deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman, identified by CNN reporter Kristin Wilson, can be seen getting rioters to move away from the Senate as police raced to secure the …

Capitol Police Officer Who Responded To Mob Attack Dies Off Duty
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol Police Officer Who Responded To Mob Attack Dies Off Duty

NPR  

Capitol Police Officer Who Responded To Mob Attack Dies Off Duty Enlarge this image toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images Al Drago/Getty Images Updated on Monday at 2:15 p.m. ET Howard Liebengood, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police, died Saturday off duty, according to the force. Sponsor Message The U.S. Capitol Police Labor Committee issued a statement over the …

After deadly siege, lawmakers ask why police so outnumbered
3 years, 11 months ago

After deadly siege, lawmakers ask why police so outnumbered

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The police were badly outnumbered. Sund defended his department’s response, saying officers “acted valiantly when faced with thousands of individuals involved in violent riotous actions.” By Saturday, prosecutors had filed 17 cases in federal district court and 40 others in the District of Columbia Superior Court for a variety of offenses, ranging from assaulting police officers to entering …

US Capitol hill storming: Police officer’s death intensifies siege questions
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol hill storming: Police officer’s death intensifies siege questions

Hindustan Times  

A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, a violent siege that is forcing hard questions about the defeated president’s remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol Police to secure the area. Two House Democrats on committees overseeing the Capitol police budgets said those responsible need to be held …

Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government — about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks, the ability of the police to secure the complex and the future of the Republican Party in a post-Trump era. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said any remaining day with …

US Capitol police officer dies of injuries in riot by Donald Trump supporters
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol police officer dies of injuries in riot by Donald Trump supporters

India Today  

A US Capitol police officer has died of injuries suffered during a riot led by supporters of President Donald Trump. In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters of outgoing President Trump stormed the Capitol building on Thursday and clashed with police. President Donald Trump condemned the violent supporters who stormed the US Capitol, saying they …

US Capitol Police officer dies after clash with pro-Trump mob
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol Police officer dies after clash with pro-Trump mob

Al Jazeera  

Officer Brian D Sicknick died on Thursday due to injuries sustained during clashes with rioters at the Capitol. A US Capitol Police officer has died of injuries sustained during clashes with supporters of President Donald Trump, who stormed the Capitol building to prevent Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden, police said late on Thursday. Democratic leaders of the House Appropriations …

What We Know About The Capitol Police Officer Who Died
3 years, 11 months ago

What We Know About The Capitol Police Officer Who Died

NPR  

What We Know About The Capitol Police Officer Who Died Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. Capitol Police U.S. Capitol Police Updated 3 p.m. "Officer Sicknick was responding to the riots on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol and was injured while physically engaging with protesters," the law enforcement …

Capitol riots: Names of people killed during Washington DC siege released
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol riots: Names of people killed during Washington DC siege released

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Metro City Police Department confirmed that 50-year-old Benjamin …

Four deaths, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Four deaths, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol

The Hindu  

Four people died on the U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday and 52 people have been arrested, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert J. Contee said Wednesday evening, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in an unprecedented effort to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden's election victory. In a late-night news conference, Mr. Contee said that 47 of the …

In Pictures: The storming of the US Capitol building
3 years, 11 months ago

In Pictures: The storming of the US Capitol building

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed a session of Congress held Wednesday to certify Joe Biden’s election win, triggering unprecedented chaos and violence at the heart of American democracy and accusations Trump was attempting a coup. Pledging not to be deterred, legislators resumed business after dark and the Senate soundly rejected the first of several expected challenges to Biden’s win, with …

At least four killed in post-election riots at Capitol Hill
3 years, 11 months ago

At least four killed in post-election riots at Capitol Hill

Al Jazeera  

A woman was shot by the US Capitol Police while three others died in ‘medical emergencies’, police say. Washington, DC police chief Robert Contee said the dead included a woman who was shot by the US Capitol Police on Wednesday, as well as three others who died in “medical emergencies”. Police said law enforcement agencies and Trump supporters deployed chemical …

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol

NPR  

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Updated Friday at 12:05 a.m. "At approximately 9:30 p.m. this evening, United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty," a statement from the U.S. Capitol Police said. Sponsor Message The statement …

Four dead in D.C. riots as mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Four dead in D.C. riots as mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol

LA Times  

Supporters of President Trump crowd around an entrance to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Four people died as supporters of President Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said those who died included a woman who was shot by Capitol Police, as well as three others who died in medical emergencies. Police said …

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