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Experts worry that Trump's Jan. 6 pardons will legitimize political violence, embolden extremists
Read full article: Experts worry that Trump's Jan. 6 pardons will legitimize political violence, embolden extremistsPresident Donald Trump's pardons of those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and the rhetoric of retribution from some of those released this week is raising deep concern among attorneys, former federal investigators and experts who follow extremism.
Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prison
Read full article: Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prisonA New York man who stole a badge and radio from a police officer brutally beaten by other rioters during the attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prison
Read full article: Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prisonA California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Capitol rioter guilty of stealing badge from beaten officer
Read full article: Capitol rioter guilty of stealing badge from beaten officerA New York man has pleaded guilty to stealing a badge and radio from a police officer who was brutally beaten as rioters pulled him into the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol over two years ago.
Groups urge GOP House leaders to condemn political violence
Read full article: Groups urge GOP House leaders to condemn political violenceDozens of military veterans have hand-delivered letters to top Republicans in the U.S. House, calling on them to publicly condemn political violence as the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol approaches.
Capitol rioter, a ‘one man wrecking ball,' gets 7-year term
Read full article: Capitol rioter, a ‘one man wrecking ball,' gets 7-year termAn Iowa man who admitted to taking part in the assault of a police officer as part of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday after the judge called him one of the most serious offenders on that day.
Capitol police testimony blunts GOP's law-and-order message
Read full article: Capitol police testimony blunts GOP's law-and-order messageSearing testimony from Capitol police officers describing the horror of the Jan. 6 insurrection could undermine Republican efforts to paint themselves to voters as the party of law and order.
Capitol attack hearing: 'Kill him,' racial slurs and more
Read full article: Capitol attack hearing: 'Kill him,' racial slurs and moreDuring emotional testimony, four police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 vividly recalled the violence they endured while fighting against Donald Trump’s supporters.
‘Your actions had a profound impact on me’: Rep. Stephanie Murphy thanks officers during Capitol riot committee hearing
Read full article: ‘Your actions had a profound impact on me’: Rep. Stephanie Murphy thanks officers during Capitol riot committee hearingRep. Stephanie Murphy was tapped to be part of the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol.
‘This is how I’m going to die:’ Police detail violence, injuries in Capitol riot attack
Read full article: ‘This is how I’m going to die:’ Police detail violence, injuries in Capitol riot attackFour officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection have given emotional accounts of the attack.
Officer asks McCarthy to denounce GOP remarks on Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Officer asks McCarthy to denounce GOP remarks on Jan. 6 riotA police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection confronted House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy in a meeting on Friday, asking him to publicly denounce statements by GOP members who have voted against honoring police and downplayed the violence of the attack.
House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riot
Read full article: House GOP leader to meet with officer hurt in Capitol riotA police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday.