Results for: January 6th

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.

President-elect Trump vehemently criticized President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, for gun and tax offenses, calling it a miscarriage of justice. This action ignited a renewed debate surrounding pardons for those involved in the January 6th Capitol Hill riots, with Trump hinting at potential future pardons.

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 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered a powerful endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, highlighting her readiness to lead the nation. Pelosi also sharply criticized former President Donald Trump for his assault on democracy, citing the January 6th Capitol riots. She praised Harris’s leadership and faith, contrasting her with Trump’s actions.

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.

Republican Florida Rep. Cory Mills proposed a ‘J13’ committee, modeled after the January 6th committee, to investigate alleged inflammatory rhetoric from Democrats, specifically mentioning Maxine Waters and President Biden’s comments regarding Trump. Mills argued that these comments were incitement of violence and should be subject to the same scrutiny as the Capitol riot.

The Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents have substantial immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office, a decision former President Trump hailed as a ‘big win for our Constitution and for democracy.’ The court’s ruling in Trump v. United States clarifies the scope of presidential immunity, but leaves the line between official and unofficial acts for lower courts to determine. The decision comes as Trump faces charges in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot and the 2020 election.

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.