‘Couldn’t stay quiet': Capitol cop’s mom wants Jan. 6 probe
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Couldn’t stay quiet': Capitol cop’s mom wants Jan. 6 probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Brian Sicknick’s family wants to uncover every detail about the Jan. 6 insurrection by pro-Trump rioters, when the Capitol Police officer collapsed and later died. “I couldn’t stay quiet anymore.” The Capitol Police are caught in the middle of a political firestorm involving the lawmakers they are sworn to protect. “Police officers were being attacked.” Garza also spoke of how some celebrated the medical examiner’s ruling in her boyfriend’s death that found he suffered a stroke and died from natural causes. “It was also very hard to know that his last moments on earth were dealing with what he had to deal with.” Unlike a traditional municipal law enforcement agency that polices the community at large, Capitol Police officers are solely responsible for protecting Congress and the hallowed building, which makes the infighting in Congress about their future even more strained.

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Jan. 6 hearings traced an arc of ‘carnage’ wrought by Trump
2 years, 5 months ago

Jan. 6 hearings traced an arc of ‘carnage’ wrought by Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — To understand how Donald Trump’s desperation and lies became a potent danger to democracy, consider the ginger mints. “American carnage,” Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, lead manager of the second Trump impeachment and a committee member on this inquiry, said of the latter’s bottom line. The committee pinpointed a range of renegade if not criminal options that …

Trump didn't act and didn't want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings
2 years, 5 months ago

Trump didn't act and didn't want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings

NPR  

Trump didn't act and didn't want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings Enlarge this image toggle caption House Select Committee via AP House Select Committee via AP In the early evening of Jan. 6, after former President Donald Trump finally and reluctantly put out a video telling rioters to go home, after hours of staffers urging …

Jan. 6 Crime-o-Meter: Sure Seems Like Trump Knew There Would Be Violence
2 years, 5 months ago

Jan. 6 Crime-o-Meter: Sure Seems Like Trump Knew There Would Be Violence

Slate  

In the tradition of the Clintonometer, the Trump Apocalypse Watch, and the Impeach-O-Meter, the Is It a Crime-O-Meter is a wildly subjective and speculative estimate of whether the Jan. 6 select committee’s work will convince enough individuals of relevance that Donald Trump committed insurrection-related crimes that he will be, in some fashion, held accountable for them. Immediately following that reportedly …

Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
2 years, 6 months ago

Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An injured officer who slipped in blood and spoke of “carnage.” Video of a huge, violent mob pushing through the U.S. Capitol. Takeaways from the Jan. 6 committee’s first hearing: LAYING IT ALL ON TRUMP Thompson laid out the committee’s initial findings that Trump led a “sprawling, multi-step conspiracy aimed at overturning the presidential election” and the insurrection …

Trump supporters plan ‘vigils’ across US on 6 January to support Capitol rioters
2 years, 11 months ago

Trump supporters plan ‘vigils’ across US on 6 January to support Capitol 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 Trump supporters are reportedly planning “vigils” on 6 January to …

‘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 …

Police Uncover 'Possible Plot' by Militia to Breach US Capitol on March 4
3 years, 9 months ago

Police Uncover 'Possible Plot' by Militia to Breach US Capitol on March 4

News 18  

Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. “The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of and prepared for …

Takeaways from Congress’ first hearing on Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Takeaways from Congress’ first hearing on Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Security officials testifying at Congress’ first hearing on the deadly siege of the Capitol cast blame and pointed fingers on Tuesday but also acknowledged they were woefully unprepared for the violence. Senators drilled down on the stunning security failure and missed warning signs as rioters loyal to former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, in …

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 …

Trump facing impeachment on Monday after Capitol riots
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump facing impeachment on Monday after Capitol riots

The Independent  

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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 …

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