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U.S. Capitol Attack
The timeline of events and investigations around the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021
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November 20
Convicted Jan. 6 rioter now found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents
Edward Kelley plotted to kill FBI agents and attack an FBI office in Tennessee.
November 20
November 14
Former NFL player charged for allegedly assaulting police on Jan. 6
Leander Antwione Williams was arrested on Thursday.
November 14
November 12
Writer pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges
A writer for a conservative media outlet has pleaded guilty to joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly years ago
November 12
November 07
Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory
Trump's win was a vindication of his actions, Zachary Alam claimed.
November 07
November 06
Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant's bid to delay case after Trump victory
Trump's victory is starting to elicit requests from those charged over Jan. 6.
November 06
November 05
Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats
Officials expect demonstrations targeting the electoral certification process.
November 05
October 28
'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
Prosecutors cited Johnston's lack of remorse and not accepting responsibility.
October 28
October 28
'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
Hollywood actor known for his roles in "Anchorman" and "Bob's Burgers" has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
October 28
October 22
DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6
Although there are no specific threats, officials are planning for them.
October 22
October 22
Cheney keeps up fire on Trump over Jan. 6, bashes tariff policy
She spoke with ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl.
October 22
October 21
GOP-led probe disputes ex-White House aide's House Jan. 6 testimony about note
The report says the ex-aide did not write a handwritten note as she had claimed.
October 21
October 18
Unsealing of filing offers limited look at evidence in Jan. 6 case against Trump
The highly redacted appendix was filed by special counsel Jack Smith.
October 18
October 18
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison
Dana Jean Bell, who pleaded guilty to assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.
October 18
October 17
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison
The widow of an MPD officer delivered an emotional victim impact statement.
October 17
October 17
As Nov. 5 nears, Trump steps up attempts to recast Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'
He falsely said none of his supporters were carrying firearms.
October 17
October 18
Jan. 6 rioters and supporters attempt to rewrite history of Capitol attack
Former president Donald Trump is among those calling the people convicted of crimes in the 2021 incident "hostages." His rhetoric is being welcomed by defendants and their families.
October 18
October 05
Former Capitol Police officer wants to end the falsehoods about Jan. 6
"It's hard to relive and talk about moments like this," Winston Pingeon says.
October 05
October 04
Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?
Prosecutors have alleged damning new details about Donald Trump's conduct.
October 04
October 02
Bombshell filing details new allegations of Trump's efforts to overturn election
Trump privately described claims of voter fraud as "crazy," the filing says.
October 02
October 03
Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote
Special counsel Jack Smith outlined new details of former President Donald Trump's and his allies' "increasingly desperate" efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in a blockbuster court filing.
October 03