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Virginia police officer who stormed the US Capitol on January 6 sentenced to 7 years

Thomas Robertson was an officer for the Rocky Mount Police Department in Virginia back on January 6 2021 when he…

The Independent UK

Former police officer gets 7-plus years in prison in Jan. 6 case

Robertson declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sentenced him to seven years and three months…

Politico

Ex-police officer gets 7-plus years in prison in Jan. 6 case

An off-duty Virginia police officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a fellow officer has been sentenced to more than…

The Independent UK

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Ex-police officer gets seven years in prison over Washington Capitol riot

An off-duty Virginia police officer who stormed the US Capitol in Washington DC has been sentenced to more than seven…

Irish Independent

'Self-professed' white supremacist gets jail for Jan. 6 riot

A Maryland man described by the FBI as a white supremacist has been sentenced to four months of incarceration for…

The Independent UK

Pompeo talks to 1/6 panel, Mastriano cuts own meeting short

The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has interviewed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and met briefly with…

The Independent UK

Feds ask probation for ex-police officer who stormed Capitol

Federal prosecutors are recommending a sentence of six months' probation for a former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to…

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says FBI agents raided Mar-a-Lago

Classified material from Trump’s presidency was found at his Florida residence in February, in a possible breach of law.

Al Jazeera

Roger Stone claims lawyer deliberately leaked Alex Jones texts: ‘Sue this guy’

Alex Jones and Roger Stone were both figures in the “Stop the Steal” rallies that took place before and during…

The Independent UK

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Anita Chabria: These families are flaming the ACLU as California debates mental health care

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bob Britton doesn't look like the kind of guy to be cursing out the American Civil Liberties…

Los Angeles Times

Missouri man’s Jan 6 social media posts lead to his arrest for bringing a gun to the Capitol

Jarod Barger is in custody after his lost pistol and social media posts led FBI agents to his door

The Independent UK

Views on Capitol riot not only objectionable perspective of conservatives

Attorney John J. Hamill argues in a recent op-ed that besides defending the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, everything else can…

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump Pentagon officials ‘wiped’ Jan 6 messages off phones

According to court documents, government-issued phones used by former Pentagon officials were wiped after they turned them in upon their…

The Independent UK

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Judge won't delay Oath Keepers' trial over Jan. 6 hearings

Members of the far-right Oath Keepers’ extremist group charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will…

The Independent UK

Judge rejects bid to delay Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial

The first seditious conspiracy trial stemming from the 2021 Capitol riot remains on track to open Sept. 26.

Politico

House panels: DHS officials interfered in effort to get lost Secret Service texts

After the inspector general’s office requested the Secret Service’s January 6 communications, the effort was shut down

The Guardian - US

Militia member Guy Reffitt gets longest jail term so far for Capitol riot after being turned in by son

A man convicted of storming the US Capitol with a gun has been given the longest jail term so far…

Evening Standard

Ex-pastor who moved to Scotland after Capitol riots blasts 'radicalised religion' in America

Jared Stacy, who no longer identifies as an evangelist, said rioters used Christianity as justification for violent behaviour – and…

Daily Record

Texas man gets seven years for Capitol riot, longest sentence yet

Washington (AFP) - A Texas militia member was sentenced to more than seven years in prison on Monday, the longest…

AFP

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Texas man who took part in US Capitol riot jailed for seven years

Washington (AFP) - A Texas man who was the first person to go on trial for his role in the…

AFP

Guy Reffitt: Militia member given longest sentence yet for role in Capitol riot

Reffitt told his children not to report him because ‘traitors get shot’

The Independent UK

Man who stormed Capitol with gun gets 87 months in prison

A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun helmet and body armor was sentenced on…

The Independent UK

Veterans robbed of life-saving burn pits bill have a message for Republicans: ‘We’re not going away’

After GOP lawmakers derailed a burn pits bill that would provide healthcare to sick and dying veterans, advocates began a…

The Independent UK

Texas militia member gets most serious Jan. 6 sentence yet: Just over 7 years

But the judge declined prosecutors' request to treat Guy Reffitt as a terrorist under sentencing guidelines.

Politico

Editorial: Bragg’s bad choice: A prosecutor shines new light on Manhattan DA's Trump decision

As Attorney General Merrick Garland and Justice Department professionals ponder charging Donald Trump with felony charges for his apparent crimes…

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