FBI Singles Out Person Seen On Video Spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
3 years, 9 months ago

FBI Singles Out Person Seen On Video Spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

NPR  

FBI Singles Out Person Seen On Video Spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Enlarge this image toggle caption Demetrius Freeman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Demetrius Freeman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Updated on Feb. 27 at 9:15 a.m. ET The FBI has singled out an individual seen on a video of the Jan. 6 insurrection spraying law enforcement officers, including a Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained while defending the building, according to a law enforcement official. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick was injured while fending off the mob of Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. A law enforcement official says the FBI now has a video in which an individual can be seen spraying Sicknick and others during the Capitol assault.

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Man accused of spraying officers with chemical irritant in Capitol riot makes 1st court appearance
1 year, 1 month ago

Man accused of spraying officers with chemical irritant in Capitol riot makes 1st court appearance

Associated Press  

A New Jersey man accused of spraying police officers with a chemical irritant in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol made an initial federal court appearance Monday and was ordered held without bail until trial. The FBI released photos at the U.S. District Court hearing in Trenton, saying they showed Gregory Yetman spraying the liquid on officers during the …

Capitol rioter who pepper sprayed Brian Sicknick slapped with six-year prison sentence
1 year, 10 months ago

Capitol rioter who pepper sprayed Brian Sicknick slapped with six-year prison sentence

Raw Story  

Julian Khater, the Capitol rioter who confessed to pepper-spraying the late Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick on January 6th, 2021, got slapped with an 80-month prison sentence on Friday. Although a coroner's report listed Sicknick's death as from natural causes, the former Capitol Police Officer suffered a stroke in the aftermath of the January 6th riots that the report stated …

Trump and two rioters are sued over the death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick
1 year, 11 months ago

Trump and two rioters are sued over the death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick

NPR  

Trump and two rioters are sued over the death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images The longtime partner of a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died following the Jan. 6. insurrection has sued former President Donald Trump and two rioters for wrongful death. Sandra Garza, who is representing the …

Jan 6 hearing shows last video of Officer Sicknick before he died: ‘He was ghostly pale’
2 years, 6 months ago

Jan 6 hearing shows last video of Officer Sicknick before he died: ‘He was ghostly pale’

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 Video footage of Brian Sicknick, the police officer who would …

A Capitol Police officer injured on Jan. 6 recalls the chaos and carnage
2 years, 6 months ago

A Capitol Police officer injured on Jan. 6 recalls the chaos and carnage

NPR  

A Capitol Police officer injured on Jan. 6 recalls the chaos and carnage Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images The House panel heard on Thursday night from U.S. Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards, who it described as the first law enforcement officer to be injured in the Jan. 6 riot. Edwards suffered a traumatic brain …

'Comically Minimal Ego-Stroking': Inside The Bumble Takedown Of A Violent Capitol Rioter
3 years, 4 months ago

'Comically Minimal Ego-Stroking': Inside The Bumble Takedown Of A Violent Capitol Rioter

Huff Post  

The FBI arrested Andrew Taake in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot after a Bumble "match" turned him in. Then what?’” - Claire Bumble is the dating app where “women always make the first move.” Over the course of the next few days, Claire made plenty of them. “From the very beginning.” When Andrew claimed he’d stopped “agitators” who …

Feds release videos of Jan. 6 riot showing police assault
3 years, 7 months ago

Feds release videos of Jan. 6 riot showing police assault

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities released videos Wednesday showing Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, being attacked with a chemical spray as the pro-Trump mob descended on the building. They show a close-up view of an angry mob yelling, “USA, USA!” and violently breaking past metal police barriers as officers try in …

New Videos Show Alleged Assault On Officer Brian Sicknick During Capitol Riot
3 years, 7 months ago

New Videos Show Alleged Assault On Officer Brian Sicknick During Capitol Riot

NPR  

New Videos Show Alleged Assault On Officer Brian Sicknick During Capitol Riot The Department of Justice released on Wednesday a group of videos depicting the alleged assault on Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and other members of law enforcement during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sponsor Message Sicknick died the day after the attack on the Capitol, …

Medical ruling: Capitol cop Sicknick died of natural causes
3 years, 8 months ago

Medical ruling: Capitol cop Sicknick died of natural causes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was injured while confronting rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner’s office ruled Monday, a finding that lessens the chances that anyone will be charged in his death. U.S. Capitol Police said that the agency accepted the medical examiner’s findings …

Capitol Officer Who Died After Riot Suffered 2 Strokes, Officials Say
3 years, 8 months ago

Capitol Officer Who Died After Riot Suffered 2 Strokes, Officials Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died the day after he engaged with the Jan. 6 rioters, had two strokes and died of natural causes, a medical report released Monday found. The report, which was first obtained by The Washington Post, may complicate prosecutors’ case against the two rioters accused of using chemical irritants to assault …

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes, Medical Examiner Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes, Medical Examiner Rules

NPR  

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes, Medical Examiner Rules Enlarge this image toggle caption Demetrius Freeman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Demetrius Freeman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who engaged with pro-Trump rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, died of natural causes the day after the attack, Washington, D.C.'s chief medical examiner announced Monday. Sicknick …

US officer died of natural causes after Capitol riot: Coroner
3 years, 8 months ago

US officer died of natural causes after Capitol riot: Coroner

Al Jazeera  

Officer Brian Sicknick died from strokes caused by a blood clot in artery to his brain, medical examiner’s report finds. The medical examiner in the United States capital has ruled that police officer Brian Sicknick, who was sprayed by a chemical substance during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, died a day later of natural causes after suffering …

Capitol riot: Man accused of carrying bear spray used in assault of Officer Brian Sicknick to stay in jail
3 years, 9 months ago

Capitol riot: Man accused of carrying bear spray used in assault of Officer Brian Sicknick to stay in jail

CNN  

CNN — A man accused of carrying the bear spray used in the assault of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick during the January 6 insurrection will stay in jail for the time being, a judge decided on Monday in a court hearing that revealed for the first time video of Sicknick and others reacting to being sprayed. to refuse to …

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 …

Two arrested for attacking Capitol officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray hours before his death
3 years, 9 months ago

Two arrested for attacking Capitol officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray hours before his death

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 Two men have been charged with the alleged assault of …

US charges two suspects for assault on fallen Capitol policeman
3 years, 9 months ago

US charges two suspects for assault on fallen Capitol policeman

Al Jazeera  

Men from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, allegedly used a powerful chemical spray during the January 6 deadly Capitol riot. The United States Justice Department on Monday charged two suspects who allegedly worked together to spray a chemical irritant on three Capitol Police officers on January 6, one of whom later died. Julian Elie Khater and George Pierre Tanios, who were arrested …

U.S. Arrests 2 Men, Saying They Sprayed Sicknick And Others With Chemical At Capitol
3 years, 9 months ago

U.S. Arrests 2 Men, Saying They Sprayed Sicknick And Others With Chemical At Capitol

NPR  

U.S. Arrests 2 Men, Saying They Sprayed Sicknick And Others With Chemical At Capitol Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Two men have been arrested for allegedly spraying a chemical on Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick and two other law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. During a standoff with …

The Latest: FBI says probe of Capitol officer death ongoing
3 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: FBI says probe of Capitol officer death ongoing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on FBI Director Chris Wray’s testimony about the Capitol insurrection : 12:30 p.m. FBI Director Chris Wray told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday the agency is “not at a point” where it can disclose or confirm the cause of death. ___ HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FBI DIRECTOR CHRIS WRAY’S TESTIMONY ON THE …

AP sources: Feds pinpoint suspect in officer’s riot death
3 years, 9 months ago

AP sources: Feds pinpoint suspect in officer’s riot death

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal investigators probing the death of a U.S. Capitol Police officer killed in the Jan. 6 riot have zeroed in on a suspect seen on video appearing to spray a chemical substance on the officer before he later collapsed and died, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The FBI has obtained video that shows …

AP sources: Feds pinpoint suspect in officer's riot death
3 years, 9 months ago

AP sources: Feds pinpoint suspect in officer's riot death

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal investigators probing the death …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Videos show fatal shooting during rampage at the Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Videos show fatal shooting during rampage at the Capitol

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Air Force veteran killed during the storming of the Capitol was shot as she began to climb through the broken part of a door leading into an area known as the Speaker’s Lobby, videos posted online show. Minutes before the shooting Wednesday, the large crowd of angry pro-Trump loyalists, one carrying an American flag, taunted several police …

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 …

Deadly siege focuses attention on Capitol Police
3 years, 11 months ago

Deadly siege focuses attention on Capitol Police

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The police were badly outnumbered. One protester, a woman from California, was shot to death by Capitol Police, and three other people died after “medical emergencies” related to the breach, including at least who died of an apparent heart attack. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, who resigned Thursday under pressure from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional …

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 …

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 …

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