Results for: Capitol Riot

The Department of Justice is opposing requests from January 6th Capitol riot defendants to return to Washington, D.C., for Trump’s 2025 inauguration, citing safety concerns. While some judges have granted travel requests, the DOJ emphasizes the seriousness of the defendants’ crimes and the potential for further violence. Uncertainty remains about whether Trump will pardon those convicted, adding complexity to the ongoing legal battles. House Republicans have also urged an FBI probe into potential witness tampering by Liz Cheney.

Vice President Kamala Harris, in a direct challenge to former President Donald Trump, held a large rally at the Ellipse, the site of the January 6th Capitol riot, accusing Trump of seeking ‘unchecked power’ and attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Harris drew a stark contrast between Trump’s actions and the values of American democracy, rallying supporters in the final week before the November 5th election.

The Justice Department Inspector General, Michael Horowitz, is investigating the Department’s actions surrounding the January 6th Capitol riot, including the potential presence of confidential human sources. While acknowledging their existence, Horowitz refused to disclose the exact number, citing ongoing investigations and classification review. He also mentioned that the report, including information on the number of informants, is expected to be released within the next couple of months, likely after the election.

Former President Donald Trump held a press conference riddled with false claims, attacking Vice President Kamala Harris’s intelligence and touting his own accomplishments. He made false statements about the January 6th Capitol riot, abortion policies, and his administration’s record, while promoting his own presidential ambitions.

Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, will begin serving a four-month sentence in federal prison on Monday for contempt of Congress after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. Bannon’s lawyers argued the subpoena was invalid due to executive privilege, but the court rejected their claims. The Supreme Court denied his last-minute appeal, and he is now set to report to a Connecticut prison.

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are arguing before the Supreme Court that he should not face criminal prosecution for his actions leading up to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, claiming he has “absolute immunity” as a former president. The Department of Justice has rejected this claim, maintaining that no president is above the law. The Supreme Court justices will have to navigate uncharted legal territory in their deliberations, as no former president has previously claimed immunity from prosecution. A ruling in Trump’s favor could have significant implications for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, as he is the Republican nominee. However, legal experts believe it is unlikely that the court will grant Trump absolute immunity for his actions.

David Joseph Gietzen, a man convicted of assaulting police officers during the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot, has been sentenced to six years in prison. Gietzen, who struck an officer with a pole and grabbed another officer’s gas mask, expressed no remorse for his actions and claimed he believed he was doing the right thing. Prosecutors argued that his prison term should be longer due to his lack of respect for law enforcement and the democratic process.

David Joseph Gietzen, who became a fugitive after being convicted of assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot, was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison. Gietzen struck an officer with a pole during the January 6, 2021, attack and later bragged about his participation in the riot. Despite expressing no regret for his actions, Gietzen claimed to have done the right thing due to his belief in baseless claims of a stolen election. After disregarding a court order to report to prison, Gietzen was eventually arrested at his mother’s home.

Victor Sean Dennison, 49, of California, was arrested by the FBI Tampa Division at the Woodlake Condominiums in Clearwater on Monday, scheduled for his first court appearance Tuesday. Dennison initially faced charges of entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct, parading, and demonstrating in a Capitol building. The FBI initially became aware of Dennison when an anonymous tipster submitted video posted on his Facebook page that allegedly shows him entering the Capitol building on January 6, 2021.

Isreal James Easterday, 23, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and 500 hours of community service for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Easterday traveled from Kentucky to Washington, D.C., to join the mob that stormed the Capitol building. He pepper sprayed two police officers, causing one of them to collapse and lose consciousness. Easterday was arrested in Miami in December 2022 and pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer, obstruction of an official proceeding, and possession of a dangerous weapon in a restricted building. He was given a lesser sentence than prosecutors recommended due to his young age and lack of prior criminal history.