Results for: January 6th Capitol Riot

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has defended his decision to fly an upside-down American flag outside his home and an “Appeal to Heaven” flag at a vacation home, while also menolak calls for his recusal from cases related to the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 Capitol protests.

In letters to lawmakers, Alito explained that he had no involvement in the flying of the upside-down flag and that his wife was responsible for the “Appeal to Heaven” flag. He also emphasized that the flags do not represent his views and that he believes he can remain impartial in cases related to the 2020 election and Jan. 6 events.

Steve Bannon’s appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction has been denied, meaning he will have to serve a prison sentence for ignoring a subpoena related to the investigation of the January 6th Capitol riot. The US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that granting Bannon’s appeal would hinder Congress’s investigatory powers, and that claiming to have acted on legal advice is not a valid defense. Bannon’s attorney has vowed to appeal the decision, citing concerns about constitutional issues and potential future abuses of executive privilege.

House Democrats who criticized attacks on police during the January 6th Capitol riot are also denouncing violence against law enforcement at anti-Israel protests on college campuses. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) condemned all attacks on police but noted the protests are not aimed at threatening the democratic system. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and former Jan. 6 committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) also denounced violence against officers. The protests at universities such as UCLA, the University of Utah, and Emerson College have resulted in injuries to police officers.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Thursday in a case that could significantly impact former President Trump’s legal battles. The case, Trump v. United States, will determine whether a former president can claim immunity from criminal charges for actions taken while in office. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is investigating Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, argues that presidents are not above the law. Trump’s legal team, on the other hand, contends that granting immunity is essential to protect the presidency from political influence.

Isreal Easterday, a 23-year-old Kentucky man, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for assaulting two Capitol police officers with pepper spray during the January 6, 2021, riot. Easterday was part of a mob of Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. He used pepper spray to temporarily blind two officers who were guarding the East Rotunda Doors of the Capitol.

Former Republican Representative Liz Cheney has urged the Supreme Court to rule swiftly on former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. Trump’s defense seeks to shield him from criminal charges related to his alleged role in the January 6th Capitol riot. Cheney warns that if the trial is delayed, critical evidence may be lost, and the public may never have the opportunity to hold Trump accountable for his actions.