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 who have been off duty, participating in this riot activity,” Sherwin said Friday. Additionally, D’Antuono said Friday that the most “egregious” of the pro-Trump extremists from last week’s Capitol attack are the ones who are charged with assaulting law enforcement. There are no known arrests related to the death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick but the FBI is investigating “several” people, two law enforcement officials told CNN. When asked if the President’s rhetoric last week inspired the incursion on the Capitol, the official deferred to the FBI and its investigation, adding that “whenever a high-profile individual attends a protest, particularly when there’s opposing sides, it could be a mobilization factor for any violent extremists.” The official added: “Despite the large amount of chatter, it really was unclear to us at least how big the protests would be,” adding that “it’s extremely difficult to determine what’s aspirational and rhetoric and what’s the actual true threat.” A spokesperson for the DHS Intelligence & Analysis Office told CNN: “DHS I&A has produced numerous intelligence reports highlighting the heightened threat environment during the 2020-2021 election season, including the extent to which the political transition and political polarization are contributing to the mobilization of individuals to commit violence.

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FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
1 week, 3 days ago

FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

Associated Press  

Social media users are misrepresenting a report released Thursday by the Justice Department inspector general’s office, falsely claiming that it’s proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. CLAIM: A December 2024 report released by the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General is proof that the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a setup by the …

No undercover FBI agents were at the January 6 US Capitol riot, watchdog reports
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1 week, 5 days ago

No undercover FBI agents were at the January 6 US Capitol riot, watchdog reports

CNN  

CNN — A Justice Department watchdog found that there were no undercover FBI employees at the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot, rejecting speculation from allies of President-elect Donald Trump who have for years suggested that the violence that day was provoked by federal agents. And after the riot, the report says, the FBI inaccurately told Congress that …

No undercover FBI agents were at the January 6 US Capitol riot, watchdog reports
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1 week, 5 days ago

No undercover FBI agents were at the January 6 US Capitol riot, watchdog reports

CNN  

CNN — A Justice Department watchdog found that there were no undercover FBI employees at the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot, rejecting speculation from allies of President-elect Donald Trump who have for years suggested that the violence that day was provoked by federal agents. And after the riot, the report says, the FBI inaccurately told Congress that …

Worst Capitol riot cases ‘to be brought to court quickly before Trump takes office’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Worst Capitol riot cases ‘to be brought to court quickly before Trump takes office’

The Telegraph  

The prosecution of the worst Jan 6 rioters is to be prioritised before Donald Trump takes office, according to reports. The worst alleged offenders, including those who are accused of assaulting law enforcement officers, will be brought before the courts in the remaining 72 days before Mr Trump is inaugurated, NBC news reported. Following Joe Biden’s presidential victory, Mr Trump …

Justice Department watchdog says report on agency’s handling of January 6 riot likely won’t be released until after election
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Justice Department watchdog says report on agency’s handling of January 6 riot likely won’t be released until after election

CNN  

CNN — A long-awaited watchdog report on the Justice Department’s handling of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot likely won’t be released until after the presidential election in November, the department’s inspector general said Wednesday. During testimony to the GOP-led House subcommittee on alleged “weaponization” of the federal government, Inspector General Michael Horowitz said there is a draft of …

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 …

Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Members of far-right extremist groups. What to know: What’s happening: It’s been three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, riot when the nation watched the U.S. Capitol attack unfold It’s been three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, riot when the nation Fast forward: Now, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are making the anniversary a …

US Senate report highlights Capitol riot intelligence ‘failures’
1 year, 5 months ago

US Senate report highlights Capitol riot intelligence ‘failures’

Al Jazeera  

FBI downplayed threats of violence by Trump supporters ahead of January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, report says. Washington, DC – United States intelligence agencies “received numerous early warnings” ahead of the 2021 attack on the Capitol but failed to accurately assess the threat, a new Senate report has said. “In advance of the attack, multiple news agencies, …

2 Capitol riot defendants sought by FBI after disappearing
1 year, 9 months ago

2 Capitol riot defendants sought by FBI after disappearing

Associated Press  

The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said. A federal judge in Washington issued bench warrants for the arrest of Olivia Pollock and Joseph Hutchinson III last week after the …

US Capitol riot: Lawmakers recommend filing charges against Trump
2 years ago

US Capitol riot: Lawmakers recommend filing charges against Trump

Al Jazeera  

US lawmakers investigating the riot at the United States Capitol last year have recommended filing criminal charges against Donald Trump, accusing the former president of “inciting” insurrection. “The committee believes that more than sufficient evidence exists for a criminal referral of former President Trump for assisting, or aiding and comforting, those at the Capitol who engaged in a violent attack …

Records: Capitol rioter plotted to kill federal agents
2 years ago

Records: Capitol rioter plotted to kill federal agents

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Newly unsealed court documents show that a Tennessee man arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection also 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 26-year-old Austin Carter to kill law enforcement personnel who had …

Capitol Riot Panel to Vote on Pursuing Criminal Charges Against Donald Trump: Report
2 years ago

Capitol Riot Panel to Vote on Pursuing Criminal Charges Against Donald Trump: Report

News 18  

Lawmakers investigating last year’s attack on the US Capitol will vote Monday on whether to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump on at least three counts — including insurrection, Politico reported on Friday. The political news site said a congressional subcommittee that has been evaluating potential criminal referrals stemming from the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot would recommend …

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, …

Capitol rioter busted on new charges of plotting to attack an FBI field office: feds
2 years ago

Capitol rioter busted on new charges of plotting to attack an FBI field office: feds

Raw Story  

A Tennessee man who was already facing multiple criminal charges for his role in attacking the United States Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, has been arrested on new charges involving an alleged plot to attack an FBI field office. As flagged by CBS News reporter Rob Legare, 33-year-old Capitol rioter Edward Kelley was arrested along with 26-year-old Austin Carter …

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 …

Verdicts for three Capitol rioters could change the course of other Jan. 6 trials
2 years, 3 months ago

Verdicts for three Capitol rioters could change the course of other Jan. 6 trials

Raw Story  

The verdicts handed down Tuesday to three U.S. Capitol rioters could change the direction of future Jan. 6 prosecutions. Every defendant who has been tried before a jury has been convicted on every count, but mixed verdicts or acquittals for McCaughey, Stevens and Mehaffie could encourage others charged in the attack to opt for bench trials -- where McFadden, a …

Judges keeping Capitol riot trials in DC amid bias claims
2 years, 5 months ago

Judges keeping Capitol riot trials in DC amid bias claims

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For some of the Washington, D.C., residents who reported for jury duty last month, a pro-Trump mob’s assault on the U.S. Capitol felt like a personal attack. Before a jury convicted retired New York City police officer Thomas Webster of assaulting a Capitol police officer during the riot, Webster’s lawyer said a survey of Washington residents found that …

The US Capitol riot public hearings: six questions
2 years, 6 months ago

The US Capitol riot public hearings: six questions

Raw Story  

The investigation into last year's assault on the US Capitol by a mob of Donald Trump's supporters is entering a public phase, with two weeks of blockbuster televised hearings slated to start Thursday. Republicans including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy say the committee is partisan and "not conducting a legitimate investigation" -- an argument that has been rejected by a …

First US Capitol riot trial: Defendant convicted on all counts
2 years, 9 months ago

First US Capitol riot trial: Defendant convicted on all counts

Al Jazeera  

Guilty verdict could give US prosecutors more leverage in plea negotiations with other January 6 riot defendants. During the trial’s closing arguments on Monday, Assistant US Attorney Risa Berkower told jurors that Reffitt drove to Washington, DC, intending to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory. Reffitt proudly “lit the fire” that allowed others in a mob to …

‘Whatever it takes’: Garland promises accountability for Capitol riot
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Whatever it takes’: Garland promises accountability for Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

US attorney general says investigations into January 6 attack will go on ‘as long as it takes’ to achieve justice. US Attorney General Merrick Garland has promised to ensure justice and accountability for the January 6 Capitol riot, as investigations continue ahead of the one-year anniversary of the deadly attack. In a news conference on Wednesday, Garland said the US …

5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later
2 years, 11 months ago

5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later

NPR  

5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg via Getty Images By now, the date is lodged in the collective national memory: Jan. 6, 2021, when hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the legitimate transfer of power from the former …

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 Police recommend Jan. 6 officers for discipline
3 years, 3 months ago

Capitol Police recommend Jan. 6 officers for discipline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Police said Saturday it has recommended disciplinary action in six cases after an internal review of officer behavior stemming from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The department’s Office of Professional Responsibility opened 38 internal investigations and was able to identify 26 of the officers involved, the police said in a statement. However, …

The Justice Department Is Struggling To Bring Capitol Riot Cases To Trial: Here's Why
3 years, 4 months ago

The Justice Department Is Struggling To Bring Capitol Riot Cases To Trial: Here's Why

NPR  

The Justice Department Is Struggling To Bring Capitol Riot Cases To Trial: Here's Why Enlarge this image toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Early one morning in January, Suzanne Ianni peered through her window to discover two black SUVs and a police cruiser parked in front of her house. Enlarge this image toggle caption …

Ex-police chief, 5 others charged in Capitol riot conspiracy
3 years, 6 months ago

Ex-police chief, 5 others charged in Capitol riot conspiracy

Associated Press  

A former California police chief and five other men have been indicted on conspiracy charges in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents made public Thursday. In late December, one of the men, Russell Taylor, posted in a Telegram chat in response to a question about when to be at the Capitol on Jan. 6: …

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 …

US Senate report outlines security failures during Capitol breach
3 years, 6 months ago

US Senate report outlines security failures during Capitol breach

Al Jazeera  

The January 6 riot was marred by government, military, and law enforcement missteps, the Senate report says. A Senate investigation of the January 6 riot and breach of the US Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps ahead of the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for …

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 …

Capitol Rioter Arrested After Being Turned in By Match on Online Dating App Bumble
3 years, 8 months ago

Capitol Rioter Arrested After Being Turned in By Match on Online Dating App Bumble

News 18  

The Justice Department has charged a Capitol rioter who was turned in by someone he matched with on the dating app Bumble, after he bragged about his exploits on January 6. According to court documents, one week after the attack, Robert Chapman of New York told one of his Bumble matches that “I did storm the Capitol” and said that …

Scathing report details how Capitol Police were caught unprepared for Jan. 6 riot
3 years, 8 months ago

Scathing report details how Capitol Police were caught unprepared for Jan. 6 riot

LA Times  

Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a barrier at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. A blistering internal report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for the Jan. 6 insurrection: riot shields that shattered upon impact, expired weapons that couldn’t be used, inadequate training and an …

Broad security failures during US Capitol riot remain: Report
3 years, 8 months ago

Broad security failures during US Capitol riot remain: Report

Al Jazeera  

A blistering internal report by the US Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for the January 6 insurrection — riot shields that shattered upon impact, expired weapons that could not be used, inadequate training and an intelligence division that had few set standards. The Capitol Police have so far refused to publicly release the …

Capitol rioters were rounded up because they were oblivious to the FBI's surveillance technology: report
3 years, 8 months ago

Capitol rioters were rounded up because they were oblivious to the FBI's surveillance technology: report

Raw Story  

According to a deep dive from the Washington Post, advances in surveillance technology played a big part in the FBI's efforts to identify and arrest participants on the Capitol riot on Jan 6th that led to massive destruction at the U.S. Capitol and lawmakers fleeing for their lives. "The cache of federal documents lays out a sprawling mix of FBI …

Capitol riot: DOJ refers former prosecutor for internal investigation after ‘60 Minutes’ interview
3 years, 9 months ago

Capitol riot: DOJ refers former prosecutor for internal investigation after ‘60 Minutes’ interview

CNN  

CNN — The Justice Department has referred former acting Washington US Attorney Michael Sherwin’s unapproved interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday about the Capitol riot cases to its Office of Professional Responsibility, a department lawyer said in court on Tuesday. It also sets an early tone in the Capitol riot cases and future media coverage, as a federal judge …

US Capitol calm as QAnon-militia ‘plot’ yet to materialise
3 years, 9 months ago

US Capitol calm as QAnon-militia ‘plot’ yet to materialise

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say intelligence points to a plot to storm the US Capitol on or around March 4, though things remain quiet. National Guard troops and Capitol Police remained vigilant around the US Capitol on Friday as concerns remained over reported militia plans to storm the seat of government in a repeat of the January 6 riots as lawsuits and court …

Tight security at US Capitol after intelligence warns of militia plot to storm building
3 years, 9 months ago

Tight security at US Capitol after intelligence warns of militia plot to storm building

Firstpost  

Washington: Law enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the US Capitol after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm the iconic building again, two months after a mob of Donald Trump supporters smashed through windows and doors to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. Initially it seemed as though the online …

FBI director says Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism’
3 years, 9 months ago

FBI director says Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism’

LA Times  

FBI Director Christopher A. Wray called the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol an act of “domestic terrorism” and defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence in the days before a pro-Trump mob stormed past police and threatened the lives of lawmakers. Wray confirmed the report’s information was “raw, it was unverified.” “In a perfect world, we would have taken …

US Justice Department has charged more than 300 in Capitol riot
3 years, 9 months ago

US Justice Department has charged more than 300 in Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of those charged in connection with the violence include members of the far-right Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. The US Justice Department has charged more than 300 people with taking part in the deadly storming of the Capitol by former President Donald Trump’s supporters, and at least 280 have been arrested, acting Deputy Attorney General John Carlin told reporters …

Police chief says US intel did not warn of scale of Capitol riot
3 years, 9 months ago

Police chief says US intel did not warn of scale of Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

The acting head of the Capitol police will testify before a House committee as Congress continues to probe the violence. United States Capitol Police were aware of the possibility of violence from armed extremists when the Capitol was attacked by supporters of former President Donald Trump, but intelligence did not indicate the possible scale of the event and officers became …

Chief: Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot
3 years, 9 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 …

Security Officials Testify About Failures At Capitol On January 6
3 years, 10 months ago

Security Officials Testify About Failures At Capitol On January 6

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Testifying for the first time about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, former security officials blamed faulty intelligence for the disastrous failure to anticipate the violent intentions of the mob that invaded the building and interrupted the certification of the presidential election. The officials, including the former chief of the Capitol Police, are blaming other …

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 …

Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigates Dozens More After Capitol Riots
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigates Dozens More After Capitol Riots

NPR  

Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigates Dozens More After Capitol Riots Enlarge this image toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Jose Luis Magana/AP The U.S. Capitol Police has suspended six officers with pay for their actions on Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of President Biden's Electoral College victory, according …

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 …

Capitol riots: 38 police officers test positive for Covid after clashes with Trump supporters
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol riots: 38 police officers test positive for Covid after clashes with Trump supporters

The Independent  

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FAA employee charged with taking part in US Capitol riot
3 years, 11 months ago

FAA employee charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Associated Press  

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A Federal Aviation Administration employee and QAnon follower from California who had been on the FBI’s radar is facing federal charges after he confessed to taking part in the siege of the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents released Friday. A member of the FAA’s internal investigations department notified the FBI a day after the siege that …

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 …

Terrifying scope of Capitol attack uncovered as Washington locks down for Biden’s inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

Terrifying scope of Capitol attack uncovered as Washington locks down for Biden’s inauguration

CNN  

Washington CNN — Federal authorities are piecing together a chilling picture of the January 6 insurrection that reveals major security and intelligence failures, underscores profound fissures in American society and hints at the political challenges ahead for President-elect Joe Biden, even as they race to ensure the safety of US leaders and next week’s inauguration. Military members Part of that …

US now says no direct evidence of ‘kill capture teams’ at Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

US now says no direct evidence of ‘kill capture teams’ at Capitol

Al Jazeera  

Federal prosecutors previously said there was evidence that rioters intended ‘to capture and assassinate’ officials. The top federal prosecutor in Washington, DC has said there is no “direct evidence” to suggest that rioters who stormed the US Capitol had formed “kill capture teams”. The comments on Friday by acting US Attorney Michael Sherwin appeared to be an effort to walk …

Opinion: Capitol riot a stunning reminder of America’s policing crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

Opinion: Capitol riot a stunning reminder of America’s policing crisis

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Cedric L. Alexander served some four decades in law enforcement and other areas of public service leadership. In fact, Jacob Chansley, the so-called “QAnon Shaman” who was arrested and charged in connection with the riot, later told the FBI, according to a complaint, that “he came as a part of a group effort, with other ‘patriots’ from Arizona, …

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