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Capitol Riot

News about the U.S. Capitol riot, in which pro-Trump supporters stormed the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, 2020. A woman was shot and killed during the protests and members of Congress called for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump.

Man who assaulted officer with flagpole at Capitol riot sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Man who assaulted officer with flagpole at Capitol riot sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Peter Francis Stager struck a cop with his flagpole at least three times as other rioters pulled the officer, head first, into the crowd outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

July 25, 2023 10:20am EDT
Military veteran sentenced to 7 years after storming Capitol with loaded pistol, ramming police with pallet

Military veteran sentenced to 7 years after storming Capitol with loaded pistol, ramming police with pallet

A military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a loaded pistol, metal-plated body armor and a gas mask was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in prison, one of the longest among hundreds of Jan. 6 riot cases.

July 20, 2023 4:13pm EDT
Armed suspect arrested outside Obama's DC residence indicted on 6 counts; 4 in relation to Jan 6 riot

Armed suspect arrested outside Obama's DC residence indicted on 6 counts; 4 in relation to Jan 6 riot

Taylor Taranto, the suspect arrested near former President Obama's residence last month, was indicted on Friday in a Washington, D.C., court.

July 14, 2023 4:19pm EDT
'Massive amount' of intelligence ignored by FBI, Homeland Security before Jan. 6, Senate report says

'Massive amount' of intelligence ignored by FBI, Homeland Security before Jan. 6, Senate report says

A Senate committee's report says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol.

June 27, 2023 1:48pm EDT
Jan. 6 rioter who shocked DC police officer with stun gun sentenced to over 12 years in prison

Jan. 6 rioter who shocked DC police officer with stun gun sentenced to over 12 years in prison

A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 12 years in prison.

June 21, 2023 5:13pm EDT
Jay Johnston, ‘Bob Burgers’ actor, charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Jay Johnston, ‘Bob Burgers’ actor, charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The FBI says video footage captured the actor pushing against police and wielding a stolen police shield during the attack on Jan. 6, 2021.

June 7, 2023 5:35pm EDT
Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot get prison in latest sentencings

Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot get prison in latest sentencings

Two Florida men who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group were sentenced Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges.

June 2, 2023 8:33pm EDT
Woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Jan. 6 Capitol riot sentenced to over 2 years in prison

Woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Jan. 6 Capitol riot sentenced to over 2 years in prison

The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.

May 30, 2023 9:25pm EDT
2 more Oath Keepers sentenced to prison terms for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

2 more Oath Keepers sentenced to prison terms for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Two Army veterans who stormed the U.S. Capitol in a military-style formation with fellow Oath Keepers members have been sentenced to prison terms for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

May 26, 2023 9:27pm EDT
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot

Stewart Rhodes’ sentencing comes just weeks after former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy.

May 25, 2023 1:50pm EDT
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack

Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack

The founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for orchestrating a weekslong plot that culminated in his followers attacking the U.S. Capitol in a bid to keep President Joe Biden out of the White House after the 2020 election.

May 25, 2023 1:36pm EDT
Officers describe chaos, fear on Jan. 6 as judge weighs prison time for Oath Keepers founder

Officers describe chaos, fear on Jan. 6 as judge weighs prison time for Oath Keepers founder

Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and public servants who fled the mob’s attack have told a judge that they are still haunted by what they endured, as the judge prepares to hand down sentences in a landmark Capitol riot case.

May 24, 2023 4:26pm EDT
Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot

Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was convicted on Thursday of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power.

May 4, 2023 1:14pm EDT
'Zip-tie guy', Georgia mother convicted on Capitol riot charges

'Zip-tie guy', Georgia mother convicted on Capitol riot charges

A Woodstock woman and her son were convicted on charges stemming from the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

April 18, 2023 11:16pm EDT
Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members has testified that he didn’t know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building on Jan. 6.

March 29, 2023 7:49pm EDT
Judge rules Mike Pence must testify before grand jury, AP sources say

Judge rules Mike Pence must testify before grand jury, AP sources say

A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the federal probe into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election.

March 28, 2023 2:26pm EDT
Rep. Greene tours facility where capitol riot defendants held

Rep. Greene tours facility where capitol riot defendants held

Two freshman House democrats joined Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, D-Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, on a tour of the Washington, D.C. jail where several capitol riot defendants are being held.

March 24, 2023 11:41pm EDT
Rioter charged in Pelosi laptop theft sentenced to prison

Rioter charged in Pelosi laptop theft sentenced to prison

Riley June Williams, 23, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was charged but not convicted of helping steal a laptop from Pelosi’s office suite during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

March 23, 2023 4:35pm EDT
More Oath Keepers found guilty in US Capitol riot

More Oath Keepers found guilty in US Capitol riot

Conspiracy to obstruct Congress and obstruction of Congress both carry a sentence of up to 20 years behind bars.

March 20, 2023 4:33pm EDT
FBI offers $30K for info on 'armed and dangerous' Florida man accused in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

FBI offers $30K for info on 'armed and dangerous' Florida man accused in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WANTED: The FBI said they're offering $30,000 for any information that leads to his arrest and conviction.

March 14, 2023 5:53pm EDT
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