US Capitol police officer charged with helping rioter hide evidence of involvement in Jan 6
3 years, 2 months ago

US Capitol police officer charged with helping rioter hide evidence of involvement in Jan 6

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 A US Capitol Police officer has been indicted on charges of obstruction of justice after he told a Facebook contact to remove online posts from the insurrection on 6 January. “ a capitol police officer who agrees with your political stance,” Mr Riley allegedly wrote. Mr Riley also spoke to the person on the phone, leading the individual to allegedly tell others that they were in contact with “capitol police” and that others should expect charges of trespassing. The indictment adds that Mr Riley deleted his own messages from Facebook on 20 January and that in a final message the next day, he said he was angry at the individual for smoking marijuana in the Capitol and because they were “acting like a moron”.

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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. …

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 …

'Incredibly irresponsible': Michael Fanone slams Capitol Police Chief for statement that ‘reeked’ of political pressure
2 years, 6 months ago

'Incredibly irresponsible': Michael Fanone slams Capitol Police Chief for statement that ‘reeked’ of political pressure

Raw Story  

Jan. 6 victim Michael Fanone had harsh words on Wednesday for the Capitol Police Department. Before Fanone spent two decades serving the DC Metropolitan Police Department, he worked for the Capitol Police Department. CNN's Anderson Cooper asked Fanone about a letter sent by Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger that claims the department did not find anything suspicious about a pre-Jan.6 …

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 …

Florida man charged with attacking officers at Capitol riot
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida man charged with attacking officers at Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Florida man who attacked police officers while storming the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection was arrested Thursday, officials said. Barry Ramey, 38, of Plantation, was arrested in South Florida, where he is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Friday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court documents, Ramey on Jan. 6, 2021, …

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 …

US Capitol police officers recount trauma of January 6 Capitol riot in emotional testimonies
3 years, 4 months ago

US Capitol police officers recount trauma of January 6 Capitol riot in emotional testimonies

ABC  

"This is how I'm going to die, defending this entrance." That was what Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell told a congressional hearing on Tuesday, on the first day of the investigation into the January 6 insurrection by supporters of then-president Donald Trump. Key points: Four Capitol and DC Metro police officers testified with detailed accounts of the brutal violence, taunts, …

Off-duty DEA agent arrested on Capitol riot charges
3 years, 5 months ago

Off-duty DEA agent arrested on Capitol riot charges

Associated Press  

An off-duty Drug Enforcement Administration agent posed for photographs in which he flashed his DEA badge and firearm outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, according to a court filing Tuesday following the agent’s arrest. A video posted on the internet also showed Mark Sami Ibrahim carrying a flag bearing the words “Liberty or Death” outside the 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 …

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 …

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 …

‘THIS IS ME': Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege
3 years, 10 months ago

‘THIS IS ME': Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — These suspects weren’t exactly in hiding. “Sooo we’ve stormed Capitol Hill lol,” one woman texted someone while inside the building. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said prosecutors were “closely looking at evidence related to the sedition charges” and he believed “the results will bear fruit very soon.” Many rioters posted selfies inside the Capitol to their social media …

US police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot
3 years, 11 months ago

US police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot

Associated Press  

For two Virginia police officers who posed for a photo during the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection, the reckoning has been swift and public: They were identified, charged with crimes and arrested. You just don’t get guilt by association.” But Ayesha Bell Hardaway, a professor at Case Western Reserve University law school, said an officer’s presence at the rally creates a …

Police departments across U.S. weigh officer discipline after rally and Capitol riot
3 years, 11 months ago

Police departments across U.S. weigh officer discipline after rally and Capitol riot

LA Times  

Houston Police Officer Tam Pham walks out of the Federal Courthouse downtown in Houston on Thursday after he appeared in court following his arrest Wednesday on federal charges tied to Capitol violence. You just don’t get guilt by association.” But Ayesha Bell Hardaway, a professor at Case Western Reserve University law school, said an officer’s presence at the rally creates …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Prosecutor: Capitol rioter aimed ‘to take hostages’
3 years, 11 months ago

Prosecutor: Capitol rioter aimed ‘to take hostages’

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — A retired Air Force officer who was part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week carried plastic zip-tie handcuffs because he intended “to take hostages,” a prosecutor said in a Texas court on Thursday. He means to kidnap, restrain, perhaps try, perhaps execute members of the U.S. government,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Weimer …

Off-Duty Police Officers Investigated, Charged With Participating In Capitol Riot
3 years, 11 months ago

Off-Duty Police Officers Investigated, Charged With Participating In Capitol Riot

NPR  

Off-Duty Police Officers Investigated, Charged With Participating In Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Nearly 30 sworn police officers from a dozen departments attended the pro-Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol last week, and several stormed the building with rioters and are facing federal criminal charges as well as …

A broad cross section of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, arrests show. Now what?
3 years, 11 months ago

A broad cross section of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, arrests show. Now what?

LA Times  

Early images of the U.S. Capitol siege captured the extremism of intruders as the insurrection was broadcast live. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said one of his officers — who resigned Thursday — had “penetrated” the Capitol building and was expected to face federal charges soon. Current and former law enforcement officials said a large chunk of Trump supporters so …

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 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 …

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