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.
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.
Texas man near deadly police shooting during Capitol riot gets nearly 7 years in prison
Christopher Ray Grider also tried to cut power to the Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot — “a terrifying act of political and institutional sabotage,” according to prosecutors.
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.
Capitol riot suspect arrested in North Texas after 2-hour standoff
Nathan Pelham is facing new charges after allegedly shooting at law enforcement officers outside his home in Greenville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grapevine veteran seen carrying zip ties on Senate floor gets 2 years in prison for Capitol riot
A retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear and carried zip-tie handcuffs into the Senate gallery was sentenced to two years in prison.
Mike Pence says Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6
Pence's remarks were the sharpest condemnation yet of his former boss.
FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
DOJ: Trump can be sued by those injured during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Richardson man who threatened congresswoman during Capitol riot gets 3-year prison sentence
Garret Miller, the Richardson man who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and threatened to assassinate Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, will spend the next three years behind bars.
Capitol Riot: Man pleads guilty to attacking DC Police officer with stun gun
A California man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to using a stun gun to attack a Washington, D.C., police officer who was brutally injured while trying to defend the U.S. Capitol from the angry mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters on Jan. 6, 2021.
Some Jan. 6 rioters change tune after apologizing for storming US Capitol
Former West Virginia politician Derrick Evans told a judge he regretted his actions, but is now calling himself a “J6 Patriot.” The first Jan. 6 defendant to be sentenced apologized in court but later seemed to minimize the Capitol riot.
Man who attacked Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6 gets prison sentence
Brian Sicknick suffered two strokes and died a day after he and other officers tried to hold off the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Witness: Proud Boys expected 'civil war' to break out after 2020 election outcome
Matthew Greene testified on Tuesday in the case against former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio.
4 Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Four members of the Oath Keepers have been convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack in the second major trial involving far-right extremists accused of plotting to forcibly keep President Donald Trump in power.
Capitol riot sentencing: 'Baked Alaska,' far-right internet personality, gets 60 days
Anthime Gionet, known as “Baked Alaska” to his social media followers, declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced him to 60 days behind bars followed by two years of probation. Gionet had faced a maximum of six months of imprisonment.