U.S. Capitol Riot
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December 2, 2023, 12:45 AM

Olympic gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller sentenced to 36 months of probation for role in Capitol riot

Former U.S. Olympic swimmer Klete Keller was sentenced Friday for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
December 2, 2023, 12:45 AM
Olympic gold medalist swimmer sentenced for role in Capitol riot
December 1, 2023, 4:54 PM

DC appeals court rules Trump can be sued for inciting Jan. 6 attack

An appeals court has ruled that former President Trump can be sued for allegedly inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, rejecting his claims of absolute immunity.
December 1, 2023, 4:54 PM
DC appeals court rules Trump can be sued for inciting Jan. 6 attack
November 28, 2023, 6:39 PM

Former Vice President Mike Pence tells special counsel about election aftermath

ABC News senior reporter Katherine Faulders has new details about what former Vice President Pence told investigators about his interactions with former President Trump leading up to Jan. 6.
November 28, 2023, 6:39 PM
Former Vice President Mike Pence tells special counsel about election aftermath
November 28, 2023, 4:32 PM

Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel harrowing details about 2020 aftermath, warnings to Trump: Sources

Mike Pence told the special counsel probing Jan. 6 that then-President Trump was advised by "crank" lawyers and almost created a "constitutional crisis," sources say.
November 28, 2023, 4:32 PM
Pence told special counsel harrowing details about 2020 election aftermath: Sources
November 28, 2023, 3:20 PM

Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel about warnings to Trump in 2020 aftermath: Sources

Mike Pence told special counsel Jack Smith's team that Donald Trump had almost pushed the country into a “constitutional crisis," according to sources familiar with what Pence told investigators.
November 28, 2023, 3:20 PM
Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel about warnings to Trump in 2020 aftermath: Sources
November 21, 2023, 6:53 PM

Both sides appeal ruling Trump engaged in Jan. 6 insurrection but can still run in 2024

Trump and CREW both appealed a Colorado judge's ruling that Trump engaged in insurrection on Jan. 6 but that the 14th Amendment doesn't disqualify him as a candidate
November 21, 2023, 6:53 PM
Both sides appeal ruling Trump engaged in Jan. 6 insurrection, can still run in 2024
November 13, 2023, 9:37 PM

Jan. 6 suspect who fled police used chemical spray on officers at Capitol, prosecutors say

Jan. 6 defendant Gregory Yetman, who turned himself in to authorities Friday after a major police manhunt in New Jersey, allegedly deployed chemical spray at officers.
November 13, 2023, 9:37 PM
Capitol riot suspect who fled police allegedly sprayed chemicals at cops
November 10, 2023, 4:57 PM

Jan. 6 suspect Gregory Yetman surrenders to police after widespread manhunt, FBI says

Gregory Yetman, the Jan. 6 suspect who was the subject of a manhunt in New Jersey, has turned himself in to authorities without incident, according to the FBI.
November 10, 2023, 4:57 PM
Jan. 6 suspect surrenders to police after widespread manhunt: FBI
November 10, 2023, 12:39 AM

FBI offers $10,000 reward for information over wanted Jan. 6 suspect

Authorities said they are looking for Gregory Yetman, 47, over his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
November 10, 2023, 12:39 AM
FBI offers $10,000 reward for information over wanted Jan. 6 suspect
November 9, 2023, 11:46 PM

FBI offering $10,000 reward in search for man wanted in connection with Jan. 6 attack

A search is underway in central New Jersey for a man wanted in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said.
November 9, 2023, 11:46 PM
FBI offering $10,000 reward in search for man wanted in connection with Jan. 6 attack
November 9, 2023, 9:55 PM

Man who used Trump flag to assault officers on Jan. 6 arrested, DOJ says

An Indiana man who allegedly used a flagpole with “TRUMP 2020” and Confederate banners to attack officers on Jan. 6 was arrested Thursday.
November 9, 2023, 9:55 PM
Man who used Trump flag to assault officers on Jan. 6 arrested, DOJ says
November 9, 2023, 2:31 AM

Urgent manhunt underway for Jan. 6 suspect

Authorities are looking for Gregory Yetman, 47, for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
November 9, 2023, 2:31 AM
Urgent manhunt underway for Jan. 6 suspect
November 8, 2023, 11:35 PM

FBI search underway for Jan. 6 suspect in New Jersey

Gregory Yetman is being sought for an unspecified role in the insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, D.C
November 8, 2023, 11:35 PM
FBI search underway for Jan. 6 suspect in New Jersey
1 month ago

Does Jan. 6 disqualify Trump from office? Historic 14th Amendment hearing continues

Colorado voters on Wednesday continued to make their case for why Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from running for president in 2024
1 month ago
Does Jan. 6 disqualify Trump from office? Historic 14th Amendment hearing continues
1 month ago

Trump State Department appointee sentenced to nearly 6 years for role in Jan. 6 attack

A former Trump State Department appointee was sentenced Friday to nearly six years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
1 month ago
Trump State Department appointee sentenced for role in Jan. 6 attack
1 month ago

Former acting defense secretary testifies he was trying to avoid another Kent State on Jan. 6

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., will testify Wednesday that the "federal government was unprepared" for the Jan. 6 insurrection on the United States Capitol.
1 month ago
Trump's Pentagon chief says he was trying to avoid another Kent State on Jan. 6
1 month ago

Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic texts to feds resists arrest in court

Vitali GossJankowski was found guilty by a jury earlier this year for assaulting officers during the Capitol attack, including with an electroshock device.
1 month ago
Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic texts to feds resists arrest in court
1 month ago

Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic threats to federal agents resists arrest in court

A federal judge had ordered Vitali GossJankowski detained until sentencing.
1 month ago
Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic texts to feds resists arrest in court
1 month ago

Mark Meadows granted immunity in federal election case: Sources

Former President Trump’s final ex-chief of staff granted immunity in special counsel’s election case in exchange for testifying before grand jury, according to sources.
1 month ago
Mark Meadows granted immunity in federal election case: Sources
1 month ago

Ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows granted immunity, tells special counsel he warned Trump about 2020 claims: Sources

Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has spoken with Jack Smith's team several times this year, and Smith granted Meadows immunity to testify under oath, sources say.
1 month ago
Meadows granted immunity, tells Smith he warned Trump about 2020 claims: Sources
1 month ago

Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn shares his Jan. 6 experience in new book

He tells “The View” he wrote "Standing My Ground” for the public: “I want them to be educated about what actually happened from somebody there and not people trying to score political points."
1 month ago
Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn shares his Jan. 6 experience in new book
2 months ago

FBI arrests Proud Boys member who disappeared days before sentencing over role in Jan. 6

The FBI has arrested a member of the Proud Boys who went missing just before he was set to be sentenced for his role in Jan. 6.
2 months ago
FBI arrests Proud Boys member who disappeared days before sentencing
2 months ago

FBI arrests Proud Boys member who disappeared days before sentencing

Christopher Worrell went missing in August just before he was going to be sentenced for several felonies he was convicted on over his conduct during the Jan. 6 riot.
2 months ago
FBI arrests Proud Boys member who disappeared days before sentencing
2 months ago

Cassidy Hutchinson shares inside look at White House amid Jan. 6 insurrection

The former aide and author of “Enough” tells "The View" why she remained loyal to the former president after Jan. 6, saying there was an "unspoken cloak of loyalty."
2 months ago
Cassidy Hutchinson shares inside look at White House amid Jan. 6 insurrection
2 months ago

DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday tried to walk a fine line when asked about former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 after Trump was sent a target letter
2 months ago
DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6
2 months ago

Former Oath Keeper Ray Epps, a target of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, pleads guilty

Ray Epps, a former Oath Keepers member, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge for his involvement in the attacks at the U.S. Capitol.
2 months ago
Former Oath Keeper Ray Epps, a target of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, pleads guilty
3 months ago

Trump refuses to answer questions about Jan. 6 conduct but says he 'behaved so well'

In an NBC interview, Trump refused or avoided answering questions about his conduct on Jan. 6 -- but maintained that it was his decision to challenge the 2020 election
3 months ago
Trump refuses to answer questions about Jan. 6 conduct but says he 'behaved so well'
3 months ago

Commissioned officers have ‘obligation to stay out of politics’: Mark Milley

ABC News' Martha Raddatz interviews Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley on “This Week.”
3 months ago
Commissioned officers have ‘obligation to stay out of politics’: Mark Milley
3 months ago

'We'll be fine': Top US military officer confident there won't be a Jan. 6 repeat

“I am confident that the United States and the democracy in this country will prevail,” said the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman.
3 months ago
'We'll be fine': Top US military officer confident there won't be a Jan. 6 repeat
3 months ago

Brother of Capitol officer who died after Jan. 6 riot blasts Republicans and Trump in letter

The brother of fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick has sent a scathing letter to Republican leaders.
3 months ago
Brother of Capitol officer who died after Jan. 6 riot blasts Republicans in letter
3 months ago

Former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison

Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison, the longest sentence to date for any individual charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
3 months ago
Former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison
3 months ago

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for role in Jan. 6 attack

Former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
3 months ago
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 role
3 months ago

Former Proud Boys chairman sentenced for Jan. 6 role

Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his conviction on seditious conspiracy, the longest January 6th related sentence so far. .
3 months ago
Former Proud Boys chairman sentenced for Jan. 6 role
3 months ago

Former Proud Boys leader set to learn sentence after Jan. 6 attack

Prosecutors are asking for Enrique Tarrio to get more than 30 years in prison, the longest for any Jan. 6 defendant so far.
3 months ago
Former Proud Boys leader set to learn sentence after Jan. 6 attack
3 months ago

Former Proud Boys sentenced Jan. 6 assault

Dominic Pezzola got 10 years for smashing a Capitol window with a stolen police shield as former leader Ethan Nordean received 18 years.
3 months ago
Former Proud Boys sentenced Jan. 6 assault
3 months ago

Former Proud Boy members Ethan Nordean, Dominic Pezzola sentenced for role in Jan. 6 attacks

Two former members of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group were sentenced Friday for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
3 months ago
2 former Proud Boy members sentenced for role in Jan. 6 attacks
3 months ago

2 former Proud Boys leaders sentenced to prison for Jan. 6 sedition

Joseph Biggs, the former leader of the group's Florida chapter, was sentenced to 17 years in prison – the second longest sentence for any defendant charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
3 months ago
2 former Proud Boys leaders sentenced to prison for Jan. 6 sedition
3 months ago

Former Proud Boys leaders Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl sentenced for Jan. 6 sedition

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced Joseph Biggs to 17 years in prison; Zachary Rehl to 15 years in prison.
3 months ago
Former Proud Boys leaders Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl sentenced for Jan. 6 sedition
3 months ago

Sentencing postponed for former Proud Boys leader convicted for role in Jan. 6 attack

The sentencing of former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio and a top associate set for Wednesday has been postponed.
3 months ago
Sentencing postponed for former Proud Boys leader convicted for role in Jan. 6 attack
3 months ago

How Vivek Ramaswamy has changed his characterization of Jan. 6

Most candidates at the first GOP debate said former Vice President Mike Pence did the right thing by certifying the 2020 election. But what does Ramaswamy think?
3 months ago
How Vivek Ramaswamy has changed his characterization of Jan. 6
3 months ago

John Eastman disbarment hearing: Election expert disputes Eastman’s famous Jan. 6 memo

After surrendering to authorities in Atlanta on Tuesday, attorney John Eastman’s disbarment trial resumed Thursday in California.
3 months ago
John Eastman disbarment hearing: Election expert disputes Eastman’s Jan. 6 memo
3 months ago

Manhunt underway for member of the Proud Boys

Christopher Worrell was convicted for his actions on January 6.
3 months ago
Manhunt underway for member of the Proud Boys
3 months ago

FBI hunts for Proud Boys member who vanished before sentencing

A manhunt has been underway for Christopher John Worrell, who disappeared the day before he was scheduled to be sentenced for his role on Jan. 6.
3 months ago
FBI hunts for Proud Boys member who vanished before sentencing
3 months ago

Urgent manhunt for Proud Boys member

Christopher Worrell disappeared just days before his sentencing for pepper spraying a police officer during the Jan. 6 riot.
3 months ago
Urgent manhunt for Proud Boys member
4 months ago

Liz Cheney makes 1st public comment since Trump's election interference indictments

Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney is highlighting the work of the House Jan. 6 committee after the recent indictments of former President Donald Trump.
4 months ago
Liz Cheney makes 1st public comment since Trump's election interference indictments
4 months ago

Karen Pence 'never felt afraid' on Jan. 6: ABC News exclusive

Former Second Lady Karen Pence discusses the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, in a rare interview with ABC News Live Prime Anchor Linsey Davis airing on Monday.
4 months ago
Karen Pence 'never felt afraid' on Jan. 6: ABC News exclusive
4 months ago

Karen Pence speaks out being in Capitol during Jan. 6 riot

The former second lady and wife of former Vice President Mike Pence opens up about the dramatic events that took place on that day in 2021 and whether she felt her family was in danger.
4 months ago
Karen Pence speaks out being in Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
4 months ago

Trump Jan. 6 attorney John Lauro is ex-prosecutor not 'swayed by public reaction'

John Lauro joined Trump's defense team earlier this summer, as the former president has struggled to secure attorneys to keep up with the mounting criminal charges
4 months ago
Trump Jan. 6 attorney John Lauro is ex-prosecutor not 'swayed by public reaction'
4 months ago

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Americans think Jan. 6 charges against Trump are serious

Sixty-five percent of Americans think the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump related to Jan. 6 and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election is very serious, according to a new ABC News.
4 months ago
Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Americans think Jan. 6 charges against Trump are serious
4 months ago

Jan. 6 committee member reacts to Trump indictment for push to overturn 2020 election

Former Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy was one of eight Democrats on the House select committee on the Jan. 6 attack.
4 months ago
Jan. 6 committee member reacts to Trump indictment for push to overturn 2020 election