Capitol rioters make questionable claims about police
3 years, 7 months ago

Capitol rioters make questionable claims about police

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Joshua Matthew Black said in a YouTube video that he was protecting the officer at the U.S. Capitol who had been pepper sprayed and fallen to the ground as the crowd rushed the building entrance on Jan. 6. No police barriers were in place when Martin walked into the Capitol area, nor was there anyone telling people they weren’t allowed in the building, Cron said. “He had never been there.” On the surface, images taken of officers who appear to step aside as the mob stormed the building could be beneficial to the rioters’ claims. Chansley’s lawyer said an officer told his client that “the building is yours” and that he was among the third wave of rioters entering the Capitol. In rejecting a request two months ago to free Chansley from jail, Judge Royce Lamberth said it wasn’t clear who made the comment and concluded Chansley was unable to prove that officers waved him into the building, citing a video that the judge said proves that the Phoenix man was among the first wave of rioters in the building.

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Capitol riot defendant jailed over alleged threats against Supreme Court justice and other officials
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitol riot defendant jailed over alleged threats against Supreme Court justice and other officials

Associated Press  

A Nevada man awaiting trial on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been jailed after he allegedly made threats directed at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and other public officials. In June, Nelson allegedly threatened Barrett approximately one hour after the Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting the application of a federal obstruction law used to charge …

Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
9 months ago

Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol

Associated Press  

A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police, according to court records unsealed on Monday. A spokesperson for the Gold Institute for International Strategy said it learned Monday that DeLuca — who was hired …

Capitol rioter jailed for assaulting police officer after Telegraph tip-off
1 year, 5 months ago

Capitol rioter jailed for assaulting police officer after Telegraph tip-off

The Telegraph  

A January 6 rioter who assaulted a police officer has been jailed for more than four years after prosecutors cited his “chilling” comments to The Telegraph minutes after the attack. Peter Stager, a 44-year-old truck driver from Arkansas, struck an officer with a flagpole at least three times as he attempted to protect the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. …

Justice Department shoots down claims that Tucker Carlson footage of QAnon Shaman exonerates Jan 6 rioters
1 year, 9 months ago

Justice Department shoots down claims that Tucker Carlson footage of QAnon Shaman exonerates Jan 6 rioters

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 Federal prosecutors have shot down any suggestion that footage aired …

Capitol riot suspect plotted to kill federal agents investigating him, records allege
2 years ago

Capitol riot suspect plotted to kill federal agents investigating him, records allege

LA Times  

Newly unsealed court documents allege that a Tennessee man arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection conspired with another person in a failed attempt to kill dozens of federal agents involved in the investigation. According to the FBI, Kelley later discussed plans with Austin Carter, 26, to kill law enforcement personnel who had worked on his criminal investigation, …

Ex-Capitol cop who messaged 1/6 rioter guilty of obstruction
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Capitol cop who messaged 1/6 rioter guilty of obstruction

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A former U.S. Capitol Police officer was convicted Friday of obstruction of justice for deleting Facebook messages he exchanged with a man who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. The day after the riot, Riley sent the person a Facebook message, identifying himself as a “capitol police officer who agrees with your political stance.” “Take down the …

Capitol riots probe panel blames Donald Trump for 'attempted coup' on 6 January
2 years, 6 months ago

Capitol riots probe panel blames Donald Trump for 'attempted coup' on 6 January

Firstpost  

Testimony on Thursday showed how Donald Trump desperately clung to his own false claims of election fraud, beckoning supporters to the Capitol on 6 January, 2021, when Congress would certify the results, despite those around him insisting Joe Biden had won the election Washington: The House panel investigating the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol has laid the blame …

Capitol riot panel blames Trump for 1/6 'attempted coup'
2 years, 6 months ago

Capitol riot panel blames Trump for 1/6 'attempted coup'

India Today  

The House panel investigating the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump on Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president's effort to overturn the 2020 election. “President Trump summoned a violent mob,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the panel's vice …

Capitol riot panel blames Trump for 1/6 ‘attempted coup’
2 years, 6 months ago

Capitol riot panel blames Trump for 1/6 ‘attempted coup’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump, saying the assault was not spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president’s effort to overturn the 2020 election. With a never-before-seen 12-minute video of extremist groups leading the deadly siege and startling …

Capitol riot panel blames Donald Trump for January 6 ‘attempted coup’
2 years, 6 months ago

Capitol riot panel blames Donald Trump for January 6 ‘attempted coup’

The Hindu  

The House panel investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U. S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president's effort to overturn the 2020 election. With a never-before-seen 12-minute video of extremist groups leading the deadly siege and startling …

Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence
3 years, 2 months ago

Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he helped to hide evidence of a rioter’s involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. In a statement, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said the department learned of the investigation against Riley several weeks ago and placed him on administrative leave when …

Capitol rioter breaks down in tears as he pleads guilty to felony assault on law enforcement
3 years, 2 months ago

Capitol rioter breaks down in tears as he pleads guilty to felony assault on law enforcement

Raw Story  

On Tuesday, WUSA9 reported that Robert Palmer, a man from Tampa, Florida who pleaded guilty to attacking Capitol Police with a fire extinguisher at the January 6 Capitol riot while dressed in a red, white, and blue Trump jacket, was in tears at his sentencing hearing, while his defense attorney expressed his client's regret for participating in the attack. "Palmer …

Capitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty, disappointed Donald Trump didn't pardon him
3 years, 3 months ago

Capitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty, disappointed Donald Trump didn't pardon him

ABC  

The US Capitol rioter nicknamed the "QAnon Shaman" is disappointed former president Donald Trump did not pardon him, his defence lawyer said after the man pleaded guilty to taking part in the January 6 unrest. Key points: Jacob Chansley has been held without bond since his arrest shortly after the January 6 riots Mr Chansley's lawyer said he will always …

'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty over his part in pro-Trump Capitol riot
3 years, 3 months ago

'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty over his part in pro-Trump Capitol riot

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 Jacob Chansley, the so-called "QAnon Shaman," has pleaded guilty to …

US Capitol Police officers sue Trump over January 6 riot
3 years, 3 months ago

US Capitol Police officers sue Trump over January 6 riot

Al Jazeera  

The suit alleges Trump incited the Capitol attack and that he conspired to prevent the certification of the presidential election. A group of seven US Capitol Police officers are suing former President Donald Trump accusing him of conspiring with far-right groups and intentionally sending a violent mob on January 6 to disrupt the congressional certification of the election. The suit …

Capitol riot report: Anger as Trump’s role excluded but new details of security failures revealed
3 years, 6 months ago

Capitol riot report: Anger as Trump’s role excluded but new details of security failures revealed

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 A new report into the 6 January Capitol riot has …

Capitol rioters plan to blame Trump and conservative media as their court dates loom: report
3 years, 6 months ago

Capitol rioters plan to blame Trump and conservative media as their court dates loom: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from the Associated Press, several of the Capitol rioters who are facing prison time for taking part and invading the halls of Congress in an effort to stop the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential win are planning on telling the court that Donald Trump and conservative media outlets misled them and are to blame for …

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’ to lawmakers
3 years, 8 months ago

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’ to lawmakers

LA Times  

Former President Trump defended some of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol, saying Thursday that they posed “zero threat” to the lawmakers who had assembled to confirm President Biden’s victory in the November election. Trump complained to Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham that law enforcement was now “persecuting” the Capitol rioters, hundreds of whom have been arrested, while …

Arizona man who wore horns in Capitol riot to remain jailed
3 years, 9 months ago

Arizona man who wore horns in Capitol riot to remain jailed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An Arizona man who stormed the U.S. Capitol two months ago while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns will remain jailed until his trial, a federal judge ruled Monday, saying the man’s willingness to resort to violence and refusal to follow police orders during the siege signal that he wouldn’t follow court-ordered conditions …

Chief: Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Chief: Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police knew armed extremists were primed for violence at the iconic building on Jan. 6 and even provided officers with assault rifles to protect lawmakers, the acting chief acknowledged Wednesday. But Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said intelligence collected ahead of the riot prompted the agency to take extraordinary measures, including the special arming of officers, intercepting radio …

Faulty intelligence blamed for disastrous response to Capitol riots
3 years, 10 months ago

Faulty intelligence blamed for disastrous response to Capitol riots

LA Times  

Former security officials told Congress on Tuesday that faulty intelligence was to blame for failing to properly prepare for last month’s bloody insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, testifying in dramatic detail about their shock at confronting a violent insurrection and not the manageable protest they had been expecting. “The events I witnessed on Jan. 6 was the worst attack on …

Capitol Police Can Sue the “Stop the Steal” Mob, Giuliani, and Even Trump Himself
54 years, 11 months ago

Capitol Police Can Sue the “Stop the Steal” Mob, Giuliani, and Even Trump Himself

Slate  

On Wednesday, it was reported that a second police officer took his own life in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot, bringing to three the number of officers who have died in the aftermath of the event. The injured police, and the families of those who have died, have civil recourse through lawsuits against a host of people who …

Man charged with pinning officer during US Capitol attack
3 years, 11 months ago

Man charged with pinning officer during US Capitol attack

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut man seen in a widely viewed video pinning an officer into a doorway during the attack on the U.S. Capitol has been charged with assaulting police officers, federal authorities said Wednesday. Federal authorities said McCaughey struck several police officers with a clear, plastic riot shield inside the Capitol. “What this case is really about is …

US Capitol rioter Jacob Chansley detained pending trial as prosecutors back away from 'kill-capture' plot claim
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol rioter Jacob Chansley detained pending trial as prosecutors back away from 'kill-capture' plot claim

ABC  

A US federal judge has ordered the US Capitol siege rioter known as the "QAnon shaman", who allegedly left an ominous note for Vice-President Mike Pence, to be detained pending trial, saying he participated in a "violent insurrection". Key points: Jacob Chansley allegedly left Mike Pence a note warning "justice is coming" A Phoenix judge ruled the QAnon follower was …

Feds back away from claim of assassination plot at Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Feds back away from claim of assassination plot at Capitol

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Federal prosecutors who initially said there was “strong evidence” the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials” backed away from the allegation after the head of the investigation cautioned Friday that the probe is still in its early stages and there was no “direct evidence” of such intentions. Prosecutors …

US Capitol rioters included trained ex-military, police: AP
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol rioters included trained ex-military, police: AP

Al Jazeera  

At least 21 current and ex-members of the US army and law enforcement have been identified as being at or near the Capitol riot. A review by The Associated Press news agency of public records, social media posts and videos shows at least 21 current or former members of US military or law enforcement have been identified as being at …

Capitol riot investigation: 275 cases are open, US prosecutors say
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol riot investigation: 275 cases are open, US prosecutors say

CNN  

CNN — US investigators have opened 275 criminal cases and charged roughly 98 individuals in connection to last week’s pro-President Donald Trump riot at the US Capitol, federal officials said Friday, emphasizing they are focused on rounding up the most violent offenders. “Unfortunately as this case goes on we’re seeing indications that law enforcement officers, both former and current, maybe …

US says Capitol mob meant to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials
3 years, 11 months ago

US says Capitol mob meant to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials

Al Jazeera  

US Justice Department brought more than 80 criminal cases in connection with violent riots at the US Capitol on January 6. US prosecutors now believe supporters of President Donald Trump planned to “capture and assassinate elected officials” in their siege of the Capitol building last week, according to a new court filing. “Strong evidence, including Chansley’s own words and actions …

U.S. Now Says No Direct Evidence Of 'Kill/Capture Teams' So Far In Capitol Riot
3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. Now Says No Direct Evidence Of 'Kill/Capture Teams' So Far In Capitol Riot

NPR  

U.S. Now Says No Direct Evidence Of 'Kill/Capture Teams' So Far In Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 3:05 p.m. ET The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia said Friday that investigators have not uncovered direct evidence at this point of any "kill/capture teams" targeting …

Capitol building riot: List of key arrests thus far
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol building riot: List of key arrests thus far

CNN  

Washington CNN — Authorities are investigating hundreds of people in connection with the deadly pro-Trump riot at the US Capitol. However, Bryan told CNN in a statement January 7 that his client “had no choice but to enter” the Capitol due to the size of the crowd he was in, and that “it wasn’t apparent to Mr. Evans that he …

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 …

Rioter Pictured in Deer Suit Surrenders, Tells FBI He Came to Capitol Hill at 'President's Request’
3 years, 11 months ago

Rioter Pictured in Deer Suit Surrenders, Tells FBI He Came to Capitol Hill at 'President's Request’

News 18  

Federal agents arrested two more Capitol Hill rioters whose images had gone viral, of one carrying off the House speaker’s lectern and another who wore horns and a fur pelt, while a top Democratic lawmaker called on mobile carriers to preserve social media content related to the carnage. Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, called the FBI’s Washington office on …

Capitol police chief defends response to ‘criminal’ rioters
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol police chief defends response to ‘criminal’ rioters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Capitol Police defended his department’s response to the storming of the Capitol, saying Thursday that officers “acted valiantly when faced with thousands of individuals involved in violent riotous actions.” Washington’s mayor called the police response “a failure.” Chief Steven Sund, in his first public comment on the mayhem from Wednesday, said in a …

US Capitol cleared of pro-Trump rioters as Congress aims to certify election results: ‘These thugs are not running us off’
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol cleared of pro-Trump rioters as Congress aims to certify election results: ‘These thugs are not running us off’

The Independent  

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Who are the US Capitol rioters?
3 years, 11 months ago

Who are the US Capitol rioters?

Al Jazeera  

Shocked reactions to US Capitol siege continue as images, details of pro-Trump demonstrators in Congress emerge. The rioters descended on Washington, DC, for a rally to support US President Donald Trump and “Stop the Steal”, a movement to keep Trump in office that alleges fraud cost him the November election and gave President-elect Joe Biden victory. — CommonAshSense January 5, …

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