Social media postings from US Capitol rioters influenced sentencing
Among the biggest takeaways so far from the Justice Department's prosecution of the insurrection is how large a role social media has played, with much of the most damning evidence coming from rioters' own words and videos.
Florida man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
House votes to hold former Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
The House has voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
Jan. 6 panel set to vote on holding Mark Meadows in contempt
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is set to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Jan. 6 panel issues more subpoenas to Trump aides in US Capitol riot
The subpoenas were issued to Robert “Bobby” Peede Jr. and Max Miller, who the committee says met with Trump in his private dining room on Jan. 4; Brian Jack, Trump's political director at the time; and rally organizers Bryan Lewis, Ed Martin and Kimberly Fletcher.
Mark Meadows, former Trump aide, faces contempt charge from Jan. 6 committee
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection said it has “no choice” but to move forward with contempt charges against former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Prosecutors: Parents had 14-year-old 'in tow' at Capitol riot, mom should get jail time
Virginia Marie “Jenny” Spencer and her husband, Christopher, had the child “in tow” when they joined other rioters who overwhelmed a line of police officers, invaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite and demanded entry to the House chamber, prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
House Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.
Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' to spend more than 3 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
Prosecutors had recommended that the 33-year-old Arizona man receive a 51-month sentence for his role in the insurrection, which would be the longest prison term for anyone charged in the riot.
Jan. 6 panel to vote on contempt against former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark
Former DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark appeared for a deposition last month but refused to answer any questions based on Trump’s legal efforts to block the probe.
Appeals court to weigh Trump arguments to withhold records related to Jan. 6
A panel of judges on Tuesday questioned whether they had the authority to grant former President Donald Trump’s demands to stop Congress from gaining access to documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Jan. 6 committee to hold vote on contempt charges for former DOJ official on Wednesday
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Wednesday to hold Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official, in contempt of Congress.
Proud Boys, Oath Keepers leaders subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot has issued subpoenas to leaders of two far-right organizations, the Oath Keepers and the Proud boys.
House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Alex Jones, Roger Stone over rally planning
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to five more individuals, including former President Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Steve Bannon appears in court on contempt charges in Jan. 6 probe
Steve Bannon, a longtime Trump ally, appeared before a judge on Monday to face criminal contempt charges after defying a Jan. 6 subpoena.
House Jan. 6 panel threatens Mark Meadows with contempt if he doesn’t appear for deposition
Committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson warned in a letter to Meadows’ attorney that the panel will view Meadows’ defiance as “willful non-compliance.”
Federal appeals court temporarily blocks release of Trump Jan. 6 documents
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection as the court considers an emergency request by former President Donald Trump.
Capitol rioter Scott Fairlamb sentenced to 41 months for assaulting police officer
Scott Fairlamb's sentencing could guide other judges in deciding the appropriate punishment for dozens of other rioters who engaged in violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Prosecutors seek 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley
Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.