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U.S. Capitol Attack
The timeline of events and investigations around the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021
Latest January 6 video
Latest January 6 video
June 29
Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 obstruction case
A 6-3 majority could potentially upend hundreds of January 6th prosecutions.
June 29
June 28
Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
The nation’s highest court has ruled in favor of a police officer involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
June 28
June 28
US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants
The court ruled that the Justice Department may have overstepped by charging some defendants with obstructing an official proceeding for their actions at the capitol on Jan. 6.
June 28
June 28
Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court decision
The ruling will most significantly impact about 52 cases, DOJ officials said.
June 28
June 28
Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump
The decision is a partial victory for Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer.
June 28
June 27
Biden-Trump debate: 'Threats to democracy,' Jan. 6 could take center stage
Protecting democracy is a top issue for voters but they're divided on trust.
June 27
June 27
Trump's past debate performances could be evidence against him in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors have said previous comments could be used as evidence at trial.
June 27
June 12
Trump to visit Capitol Hill for 1st time since Jan. 6 attacks
Former President Donald Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans on the Hill to discuss the upcoming election and plans for 2025.
June 12
June 05
Retired NASCAR driver and son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6
Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and his son Jarret Scott face two felony offenses each for alleged assaults during the Jan. 6th riot.
June 05
June 05
Retired NASCAR driver, son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6 riot
Tighe Scott and his son Jarret Scott face two felony offenses each.
June 05
May 29
Justice Alito declines to recuse himself from cases connected to Jan. 6
Justice Samuel Alito has declined Democrats' requests for his recusal from cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and the 2020 election after controversy over flags flown at his residences.
May 29
May 29
Justice Alito refuses to recuse himself from cases related to Jan. 6 attack
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito rejects calls to recuse himself from cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. ABC News’ Terry Moran reports.
May 29
May 28
Robert De Niro, former police officers slam Trump outside New York hush money trial
De Niro and the officers spoke at a Biden campaign event.
May 28
May 14
Officer in Situation Room on Jan. 6 speaks out
ABC News talks with Mike Stiegler, who was present as government officials navigated the chaos taking place at the Capitol.
May 14
May 10
Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction upheld by appeals court
Bannon's four-month jail sentence had been on hold pending appeal.
May 10
May 03
Former official charged for falsely accusing others of joining Jan. 6 riot
Miguel Zapata was taken into custody Thursday.
May 03
April 30
'Surprising' and 'disturbing': Legal experts react to SCOTUS on Trump immunity case
Experts said whatever the court decides, it is likely to be divided.
April 30
April 18
Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case ongoing
The suits seek to hold Trump accountable for his actions leading up to Jan. 6.
April 18
April 16
SCOTUS appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters
The justices will decide whether prosecutors improperly charged dozens.
April 16
April 16
Supreme Court appears split on case that could affect Jan. 6 rioters’ charges
The Supreme Court appears divided on a case that could impact felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters and former President Donald Trump.
April 16