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Capitol Riot

The latest news on the investigations into the Jan. 6 riot and the trials of those accused of breaching the Capitol.


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Trump refuses to acknowledge his 2020 loss and dodges debate question about his Jan. 6 actions

Trump has been indicted over his “unsupported, objectively unreasonable, and ever-changing" claims during his attempt to overturn the 2020 results.
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Image: donald trump politics political politician

Former officer gets reduced Jan. 6 sentence thanks to Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge shaved a little over a year off Thomas Robertson's sentence following the Supreme Court's ruling on an obstruction charge used against hundreds of Capitol rioters.
Thomas Robertson.
Thomas Robertson.

New video shows Nancy Pelosi calling Trump a 'domestic enemy' shortly after Jan. 6 attack

Video turned over to Congress by HBO gives additional insight into the former House speaker's actions and mindset surrounding the 2021 riot.
Nancy Pelosi raising her arm
Nancy Pelosi raising her arm

Trump indicted again in federal election interference case following Supreme Court immunity ruling

The Supreme Court’s decision last month barred the government from using certain “official acts” Trump had taken as president in its prosecution.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

First Trump supporter to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Michael Sparks, the very first rioter to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, indicated in court that he still believes Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election "to this day."
A Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at Michael Sparks as he enters the Capitol
A Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at Michael Sparks as he enters the Capitol

‘One of the most violent’ Jan. 6 rioters receives a 20-year prison sentence

David Dempsey assaulted officers on Jan. 6 and stood in front of a gallows, where he called for politicians to be hanged. His is among the longest Capitol riot sentences yet.
David Dempsey in front of gallows outside
David Dempsey in front of gallows outside

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Jan. 6 officers hit the road for Harris, hoping to make Trump lose another election

Police officers who defended the Capitol from Trump supporters after his 2020 election lies want to stop him in November.
Image: Closing Arguments Begin In Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Harry DUnn
Image: Closing Arguments Begin In Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Harry DUnn

Judge in election interference case denies Trump’s motion to dismiss indictment

It comes one month after the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump had some immunity for certain acts.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan.

Donald Trump says again he would 'absolutely' pardon Jan. 6 rioters

Trump, who faces criminal charges for his actions in the lead-up to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, said Jan. 6 defendants were "convicted by a very tough system."
Image: Former President Donald Trump
Image: Former President Donald Trump

National guardsman who set off an FBI manhunt sentenced for Jan. 6 assault

Gregory Yetman was an enlisted military police officer when he assaulted members of law enforcement with chemical spray during the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Gregory Yetman sprays green spray at the Capitol into a group of police officers
Gregory Yetman sprays green spray at the Capitol into a group of police officers

Charlottesville tiki-torch rioter endorses Donald Trump at his Jan. 6 sentencing

Tyler Bradley Dykes, who prosecutors say performed a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol attack, was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.
Tyler Bradley Dykes at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Tyler Bradley Dykes at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.