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August 11, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officers
The judge called David Dempsey’s offenses “exceptionally egregious” before handing down the 20-year sentence, the second longest sentence for a Capitol rioter.
August 11, 2024 at 12:24 AM
August 10, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked numerous officers sentenced to 20 years
A California man convicted of carrying out some of the most brutal assaults on police during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
August 10, 2024 at 3:28 AM
August 10, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officer with pole
David Dempsey, convicted of carrying out brutal assaults against police during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday.
August 10, 2024 at 1:09 AM
August 9, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Special counsel requests delay in response to scheduling order in Trump Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith's office requested a delay in responding to a scheduling order from the judge overseeing former President Trump's election subversion case.
August 9, 2024 at 5:47 PM
August 7, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Jan. 6 rioter taken into custody after threatening posts targeting Barrett, Garland
A man awaiting trial for charges stemming from his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is in custody for threatening statements he made.
August 7, 2024 at 5:32 PM
August 5, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Judge orders Justice Department to return helmet, spear to 'QAnon Shaman'
A judge has ordered the DOJ to return the spear and horned-helmet sported by Jacob Chansley, aka the QAnon Shaman, as he stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
August 5, 2024 at 6:56 PM
August 2, 2024 at 3:27 PM
New DHS watchdog report details how close Harris came to 'viable' pipe bomb on Jan. 6
Kamala Harris, as incoming VP on Jan. 6, 2021, ended up within feet of a "viable" pipe bomb in the bushes outside DNC headquarters, according to DHS watchdog report.
August 2, 2024 at 3:27 PM
July 22, 2024 at 7:17 PM
The effort to rewrite history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
July 22, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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The effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He interviews defendants in the case as they experience the consequences of the now infamous day.
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'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, 55, of Los Angeles, faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
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Veteran comedian Jay Johnston pleads guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 attack
Jay Johnston, best known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers," "Arrested Development" and "Anchorman," pleaded guilty to attacking police on Jan. 6. He faces up to five years in prison.
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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
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Trump's past debate performances could be evidence against him in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's federal election interference case have said that comments Trump made in previous debates could be used as evidence in an eventual trial.
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Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court's ruling Friday narrowing a key obstruction statute used against more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants could affect dozens of cases brought by prosecutors.
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Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 obstruction case
A 6-3 majority could potentially upend hundreds of January 6th prosecutions.
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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.
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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.
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Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump
The Supreme Court on Friday limited the scope of a felony obstruction charge used against Capitol rioters and Donald Trump.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Retired NASCAR driver, son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6 riot
A retired NASCAR driver and his son were arrested Wednesday and charged along with two other Pennsylvania men for allegedly assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack.
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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.
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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.
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Robert De Niro, former police officers slam Trump outside New York hush money trial
Actor Robert De Niro and former Capitol police officers Michael Fanone and Harry Dunn slammed former President Donald Trump outside of Trump's criminal hush money trial.
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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.
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Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court upheld the criminal conviction of Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
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Former official charged for falsely accusing others of joining Jan. 6 riot
Miguel Zapata was taken into custody Thursday.
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'Surprising' and 'disturbing': Legal experts react to SCOTUS on Trump immunity case
Legal experts weigh in on the "surprising" arguments at the Supreme Court on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.
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Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case ongoing
Trump had asked D.C. District Judge Amit Mehta to stay proceedings in the lawsuits.
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SCOTUS appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a case that could invalidate felony charges for more than 300 individuals connected to the Capitol riot -- including Donald Trump.
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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.
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Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions
The court also allowed Idaho to enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
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Supreme Court hears case related to felony charges for Capitol riot
Over 300 people, including former President Donald Trump, face felony obstruction charges in connection to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Sununu now says Trump shouldn't drop out if convicted but stands by past criticism
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Sunday reaffirmed his support for Trump while standing by some -- but not all -- of his past criticism of the former president
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RFK Jr. says he 'made a mistake' after Jan. 6 comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday he is still “listening” to arguments about the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to “hear every side.”
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Jan. 6 rioter who led crowd in attacking police sentenced to over 7 years in prison
Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years and three months in prison.
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Trump praises Jan. 6 'hostages' ahead of primaries
Trump is ramping up the rhetoric on the campaign trail.
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Trump claims Liz Cheney and Jan. 6 committee should be jailed
The former president is calling for Liz Cheney and other members of the House Jan. 6 committee to be jailed and also said liberal Jews "hate" their religion and Israel.
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Trump driver contradicts Cassidy Hutchinson about Jan. 6 altercation, GOP report says
Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6 was contradicted, in part, by Trump's driver, a new report from a Republican-led House committee claims
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Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected
Trump says one of his first acts if elected to a second term would be to "free" people convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol
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Voters have ‘moved beyond’ Jan. 6: Rep. Nancy Mace
George Stephanopoulos interviews Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on “This Week.” Read more <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nancy-mace-defends-support-trump-after-found-liable/story?id=107964612" target="_blank">here</a>.
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House Republicans release more Jan. 6 tapes, but now without rioters' faces blurred
House Republicans released 5,000 hours more of security footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
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Some Jan. 6 rioters received improper sentence enhancements, appeals court rules
A Circuit Court of Appeals panel issued a ruling Friday that could impact scores of prison terms handed down to rioters sentenced for joining the Jan. 6 riot.
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Georgia's GOP governor says Trump shouldn't get immunity: 'No one is above the law'
Trump isn't "above the law" and shouldn't be granted presidential immunity, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said on Sunday
6 months ago
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Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges
A U.S. State Department contractor responsible for diplomatic security was arrested Tuesday on charges that he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Judge 'shocked' by efforts to 'rewrite history' of Jan. 6 attack
A senior judge in D.C. issued a scathing rebuke on Thursday of those he says are trying to "rewrite history" of the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
The former Trump aide was convicted in September on one count of contempt of Congress over his refusal to appear for a deposition in front of the committee.
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Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro gets 4 months for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months Thursday for defying a congressional subpoena to cooperate with the House Jan. 6 committee.
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Former Capitol Police officer discusses congressional run, state of democracy
ABC News Live’s Linsey Davis spoke with former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on why he’s running for office and the state of democracy three years after Jan. 6.
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