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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.

Wisconsin Guard soldier, friend charged in Capitol attack

Wisconsin Guard soldier, friend charged in Capitol attack

A Wisconsin Army National Guard member and his friend have been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.

May 3, 2021 1:40pm CDT
Ashli Babbitt's family planning to file $10 million lawsuit against Capitol Police, officer who shot her

Ashli Babbitt's family planning to file $10 million lawsuit against Capitol Police, officer who shot her

The lawyer for the family of Ashli Babbitt is planning to sue the U.S. Capitol Police and the unidentified officer who fatally shot her during the Jan. 6 riot in which she was killed. 

April 30, 2021 11:54am CDT
NY man found guilty of calling for ‘slaughter’ of members of Congress in wake of Capitol riot

NY man found guilty of calling for ‘slaughter’ of members of Congress in wake of Capitol riot

After a weeklong trial, a New York man was found guilty and could face up to 10 years in prison for threatening to kill members of Congress in the wake of the pro-Trump Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

April 28, 2021 7:51pm CDT
Texas couple’s Facebook posts helped identify them in police bodycam footage from Capitol riot, FBI says

Texas couple’s Facebook posts helped identify them in police bodycam footage from Capitol riot, FBI says

The FBI says they were tipped off about the since-deleted photos and videos on Facebook, which helped them find and identify the man and woman in police officers’ body cam footage. They’re both now charged with assaulting officers.

April 25, 2021 5:36pm CDT
Suspected Capitol rioter arrested after bragging about siege to a match on Bumble dating app

Suspected Capitol rioter arrested after bragging about siege to a match on Bumble dating app

A New York man was arrested and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot after he allegedly bragged about storming the capitol to a match on the Bumble dating app. The messages were screenshotted and sent to authorities.

April 24, 2021 6:14pm CDT
Some Capitol riot suspects are trying to use journalism as a defense

Some Capitol riot suspects are trying to use journalism as a defense

Experts say it's unlikely these defendants can mount a viable defense on First Amendment free speech grounds, but some seem intent on trying.

April 18, 2021 8:36am CDT
Oath Keepers founding member becomes 1st defendant to plead guilty to federal charges in Capitol riot

Oath Keepers founding member becomes 1st defendant to plead guilty to federal charges in Capitol riot

A heavy metal guitarist who was photographed with the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol and is accused of spraying police officers with a pepper-based bear spray irritant entered a plea deal Friday in federal court. 

April 16, 2021 4:30pm CDT
US Capitol rioter charged with 8 offenses jailed pre-trial after trying to flee to Switzerland

US Capitol rioter charged with 8 offenses jailed pre-trial after trying to flee to Switzerland

In the 64-page ruling, Jeffrey Sabol allegedly planned to travel from Boston to Switzerland to avoid extradition for any crimes arising from his conduct at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

April 15, 2021 6:15pm CDT
Fallen Capitol Police officer William ‘Billy’ Evans lies in honor at US Capitol

Fallen Capitol Police officer William ‘Billy’ Evans lies in honor at US Capitol

The body of fallen U.S. Capitol Police veteran William "Billy" Evans is lying in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda.

April 13, 2021 3:09pm CDT
New details in Capitol riot timeline show Mike Pence pleaded with officials to ‘clear the Capitol’

New details in Capitol riot timeline show Mike Pence pleaded with officials to ‘clear the Capitol’

New details from the deadly US Capitol riot show Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. In an urgent phone call to the acting defense secretary, he issued a startling demand: “Clear the Capitol.”

April 10, 2021 11:14am CDT
New Jersey man accused of assaulting cops at Capitol riot

New Jersey man accused of assaulting cops at Capitol riot

The FBI says images show Christopher Quaglin of New Brunswick attacking several police officers during the pro-Trump riot in Washington on Jan. 6. 

April 8, 2021 6:01am CDT
Former Utah police officer arrested for alleged role in Capitol riot after someone tipped off the FBI

Former Utah police officer arrested for alleged role in Capitol riot after someone tipped off the FBI

A former Salt Lake City police officer was arrested last week for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol after someone tipped off the FBI to some text messages.

April 4, 2021 6:50pm CDT
Feds: Man arrested, allegedly hit officer with skateboard during Capitol riot

Feds: Man arrested, allegedly hit officer with skateboard during Capitol riot

The Department of Justice reported on Thursday that Grady Douglas Owens has been arrested and is in custody in Orlando. 

April 2, 2021 4:43am CDT
2 Capitol police officers who say they suffered ‘physical, emotional damage’ in riot sue Trump

2 Capitol police officers who say they suffered ‘physical, emotional damage’ in riot sue Trump

Two Capitol police officers who say they suffered physical and emotional damage during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are suing President Donald Trump, saying he incited the mob that assaulted them.

March 31, 2021 11:41am CDT
Trump defends Capitol rioters, says they posed 'zero threat right from the start'

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says they posed 'zero threat right from the start'

Former President Donald Trump defended a violent mob of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol in an attack that led to five deaths, claiming they posed "zero threat."

March 26, 2021 3:35pm CDT
Arizona congressman wants VA to strip benefits from veterans involved in U.S. Capitol riot

Arizona congressman wants VA to strip benefits from veterans involved in U.S. Capitol riot

"Any veteran, retiree, or servicemember who attacked the Capitol on January 6 should be stripped of all veterans’ benefits," wrote Rep. Ruben Gallego on Twitter.

March 25, 2021 7:53am CDT
New evidence suggests ‘alliance’ between Oath Keepers, Proud Boys ahead of Jan. 6, DOJ says

New evidence suggests ‘alliance’ between Oath Keepers, Proud Boys ahead of Jan. 6, DOJ says

New evidence shows a team leader of the Oath Keepers militia accused of sieging the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 had coordinated “alliances” with co-conspirators, including the Proud Boys and other paramilitary groups in advance of the attack.

March 24, 2021 8:06pm CDT
George W. Bush says he's 'still disturbed' over Capitol riot

George W. Bush says he's 'still disturbed' over Capitol riot

The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”

March 23, 2021 12:53pm CDT
4 linked to Proud Boys charged with conspiracy in connection with deadly Jan 6.Capitol riot

4 linked to Proud Boys charged with conspiracy in connection with deadly Jan 6.Capitol riot

Four men described as leaders of the far-right Proud Boys have been charged in the U.S. Capitol riots.

March 19, 2021 9:46pm CDT
FBI releases new videos of officers attacked at US Capitol; asks for help identifying suspects

FBI releases new videos of officers attacked at US Capitol; asks for help identifying suspects

The FBI has released new videos showing 10 new suspects seen assaulting officers during the attack on the U.S. Capitol in January.

March 18, 2021 4:35pm CDT
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