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Aug 9, 2024, 3:23 PM
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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.Aug 9, 2024, 3:23 PM
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Aug 8, 2024, 7:47 PM
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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.Aug 8, 2024, 7:47 PM
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Aug 7, 2024, 1:31 PM
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Jan. 6 rioter taken into custody after threatening posts targeting Justice Barrett, AG 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.Aug 7, 2024, 1:31 PM
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Aug 5, 2024, 2:53 PM
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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.Aug 5, 2024, 2:53 PM
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Aug 1, 2024, 3:45 PM
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New DHS watchdog report details how close Kamala 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.Aug 1, 2024, 3:45 PM
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Jul 22, 2024, 3:15 PM
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Jan. 6 rioters, supporters work to rewrite history of the attack on the Capitol
ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.Jul 22, 2024, 3:15 PM
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Jul 18, 2023, 6:29 PM
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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 letterJul 18, 2023, 6:29 PM
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Jun 27, 2024, 5:11 AM
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Millions will watch the presidential debate. Prosecutors in Trump's Jan. 6 case may be tuning in, too
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.Jun 27, 2024, 5:11 AM
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Jun 28, 2024, 4:38 PM
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Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court narrows prosecutors' use of obstruction charge
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.Jun 28, 2024, 4:38 PM
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Jun 28, 2024, 12:49 PM
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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.Jun 28, 2024, 12:49 PM
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Jun 27, 2024, 5:05 AM
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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.Jun 27, 2024, 5:05 AM
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Jun 5, 2024, 3:52 PM
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Retired NASCAR driver and 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.Jun 5, 2024, 3:52 PM
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May 28, 2024, 4:16 PM
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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.May 28, 2024, 4:16 PM
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May 10, 2024, 11:34 AM
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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.May 10, 2024, 11:34 AM
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May 3, 2024, 12:56 PM
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Former government official charged for falsely accusing colleagues of participating in Jan. 6 attack
Miguel Zapata was taken into custody Thursday.May 3, 2024, 12:56 PM
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Apr 30, 2024, 6:52 AM
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'Surprising' and 'disturbing': Legal experts react to Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claim
Legal experts weigh in on the "surprising" arguments at the Supreme Court on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.Apr 30, 2024, 6:52 AM
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Apr 18, 2024, 4:27 PM
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Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing
Trump had asked D.C. District Judge Amit Mehta to stay proceedings in the lawsuits.Apr 18, 2024, 4:27 PM
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Apr 16, 2024, 12:59 PM
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Supreme Court appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump
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.Apr 16, 2024, 12:59 PM
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Apr 14, 2024, 2:32 PM
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Chris Sununu now says Trump shouldn't drop out if convicted but stands by his 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 presidentApr 14, 2024, 2:32 PM
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Apr 9, 2024, 12:33 PM
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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.”Apr 9, 2024, 12:33 PM
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Apr 3, 2024, 12:50 PM
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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.Apr 3, 2024, 12:50 PM
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Mar 11, 2024, 10:11 PM
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Trump's driver contradicts Cassidy Hutchinson about Jan. 6 SUV 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 claimsMar 11, 2024, 10:11 PM
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Mar 12, 2024, 2:42 PM
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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. CapitolMar 12, 2024, 2:42 PM
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Mar 1, 2024, 4:55 PM
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House Republicans release more Jan. 6 tapes, but now without rioters' face blurred
House Republicans released 5,000 hours more of security footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol on Friday.Mar 1, 2024, 4:55 PM
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Mar 1, 2024, 3:30 PM
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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.Mar 1, 2024, 3:30 PM
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Feb 11, 2024, 11:50 AM
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Georgia's GOP governor says Trump shouldn't get presidential 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 SundayFeb 11, 2024, 11:50 AM
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Feb 6, 2024, 4:39 PM
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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.Feb 6, 2024, 4:39 PM
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Jan 26, 2024, 10:32 AM
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Judge 'shocked' by efforts to 'rewrite history' of Jan. 6 attack, those who label perpetrators 'hostages'
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.Jan 26, 2024, 10:32 AM
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Jan 25, 2024, 1:17 PM
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Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro sentenced to 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.Jan 25, 2024, 1:17 PM
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Jan 23, 2024, 1:55 PM
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Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, who took on Jan. 6 rioters, discusses congressional run
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.Jan 23, 2024, 1:55 PM
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Jan 9, 2024, 8:15 PM
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Former Oath Keeper admits 'the election was not stolen' during Jan. 6 sentencing
Former Oath Keeper Ray Epps was sentenced as former President Donald Trump appeared in courtJan 9, 2024, 8:15 PM
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Jan 8, 2024, 12:55 PM
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Trump says he'll attend immunity hearing Tuesday in his Jan. 6 case
Former President Trump is planning to appear at a D.C. hearing in his election interference case Tuesday, two days before he's expected to attend his civil fraud trial.Jan 8, 2024, 12:55 PM
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Jan 7, 2024, 8:02 AM
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Special counsel probe uncovers new details about Trump's inaction on Jan. 6: Sources
Special counsel Jack Smith has uncovered previously undisclosed details about former President Trump's refusal to help stop the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, sources say.Jan 7, 2024, 8:02 AM
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Jan 5, 2024, 3:26 PM
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Biden marks Jan. 6 anniversary by calling Trump a threat to democracy and freedom
President Joe Biden held his first campaign event of 2024 Friday near Valley Forge, where he said democracy is under threat, on the eve of the anniversary of Jan. 6.Jan 5, 2024, 3:26 PM
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Jan 7, 2024, 12:46 PM
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Pelosi condemns Trump amid newly reported details of his inaction on Jan. 6
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday lambasted Donald Trump for his inaction to quell the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021Jan 7, 2024, 12:46 PM
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Jan 7, 2024, 12:51 PM
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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales defends Trump endorsement despite Trump downplaying Jan. 6
Tony Gonzales is defending his endorsement of Trump despite their sharply different views on Jan. 6.Jan 7, 2024, 12:51 PM
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Jan 6, 2024, 3:29 PM
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Trump using Jan. 6 riot as campaign rallying cry
In Iowa, he called those convicted of attacking the U.S. Capitol "J6 hostages."Jan 6, 2024, 3:29 PM
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Jan 5, 2024, 5:03 PM
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3 years later, Jan. 6 by the numbers: More than 1,200 charged, more than 460 imprisoned for role in Capitol attack
In the three years since Jan. 6, federal prosecutors have charged more than 1,265 defendants across nearly all 50 states and D.C.Jan 5, 2024, 5:03 PM
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Jan 5, 2024, 11:57 AM
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3 years later, Jan. 6 pipe bomber mystery still unsolved
Three years after Jan. 6, 2021, federal law enforcement leaders are still looking for the person who placed two pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC.Jan 5, 2024, 11:57 AM
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Jan 5, 2024, 9:10 AM
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Harry Dunn, Capitol Police officer on Jan. 6, announces run for Congress
He's said he's fighting to hold Donald Trump accountable.Jan 5, 2024, 9:10 AM
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