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Texan who prosecutors say “lit the match” of Jan. 6 riot sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

Guy Reffitt, a 49-year-old Wylie resident, never entered the Capitol but helped ignite the crowd “into an unstoppable force,” a prosecutor at his trial said. His sentence is the longest given out so far from the Jan. 6 riot.

The Texas Tribune

What would happen if the Jan 6 committee issues a criminal referral for Trump?

Committee members have disagreed whether to formally request charges against ex-president

The Independent UK

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 related to his failed putsch at the Capitol during the electoral vote count as documented in detail by the Jan. 6 committee, the great grifter has no such fears about…

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US begins court battle against publishing giants' merger

The U.S. government and publishing titan Penguin Random House are set to exchange opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial

The Independent UK

Alleged police misconduct cost Yonkers, N.Y., millions. The complaints kept coming

An NPR investigation examined records of payouts by the city and found troubling patterns: Plaintiffs alleged that police often used excessive force. And several officers were repeatedly named.

WEKU

EXPLAINER: Bid to block book merger sets competition fight

The biggest U.S. book publisher’s plan to buy the fourth-largest for $2.2 billion represents a key test for the Biden administration's antitrust policy

The Independent UK

Trump can’t be blamed by militia group at Jan. 6 trial, US says

Members of a right-wing militia group facing trial on the most serious charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection should be barred from trying to blame former President Donald Trump for their actions, the Justice Department told a judge.

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U.S. gives Canadian man life in prison for aiding Islamic State, Justice Dept says

The United States on Friday sentenced a Saudi-born Canadian man to life in prison for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State militant group, the Justice Department said.

Reuters

Jan. 6 panel to share 20 transcripts with Justice Department

The House Jan. 6 committee will share 20 of its interview transcripts with the Justice Department as federal prosecutors have been increasingly focused on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the election

The Independent UK

Russian charged with using US groups to spread propaganda

The Justice Department says a Russian operative has been charged with using political groups in the United States to advance pro-Russia propaganda

The Independent UK

OK, Merrick Garland: Time to do your job

These hearings have been devastating for Donald Trump. But a big question remains: Will there be consequences?

Salon

Commentary: Garland doesn’t lie — the Justice Department is targeting Trump

The report Tuesday from The Washington Post that the Department of Justice’s insurrection investigation is focusing on the conduct of former President Donald Trump was important and reassuring, but it was not particularly surprising.

Los Angeles Times

Ex-Minneapolis cops Kueng sentenced to 3 years, Thao 3 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced ex-Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng to three years in prison and former Officer Tou Thao to 3 1/2 years on criminal civil rights charges related to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

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Man tied to officer's attack pleads guilty to lesser charges

A West Virginia man initially charged with attacking a police officer who died after the U.S. Capitol riot has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses

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Kueng sentenced to 3 years, Thao 3 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced ex-Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng to three years in prison and ex-officer Tou Thao to 3 1/2 years on criminal civil rights charges related to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Salon

Trump melts down over DOJ investigation

"I was just doing my job as President," Trump insisted, while pointing fingers at everyone else

Los Angeles Times

What to expect from the next set of Jan. 6 committee hearings

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee has so far presented a detailed narrative, including several bombshells, of efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. But an influx of new witnesses and evidence shows there is a lot left for the panel to…

Salon

Trump's last-ditch option: Run again

Boy has it been a bad week for Donald Trump

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Trump efforts to create fake electors probed by US prosecutors

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is using a grand jury in Washington to investigate efforts by former President Donald Trump and his inner circle to create false electors and pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump being investigated by DoJ in Jan 6 criminal probe, report says

Questioning focussed on Mr Trump’s role in ‘fake electors’ scheme

Reason

The Time Has Come for a Transpartisan 'Repeal' Caucus

First, undo government harm.

The Independent UK

US attorney general hints Trump could be criminally charged over effort to stop transfer of power

Justice Department’s Jan 6 case is currently in front of grand jury

Salon

Prosecutor finds Trump cover-up evidence

New video shows White House tried to make it seem like Trump "had not engaged in a coup," Andrew Weissmann says

The Independent UK

AP source: Top aide to Pence testifies before 1/6 grand jury

The former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence has testified before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol

The Guardian - US

Mike Pence’s ex-chief of staff testifies to grand jury investigating January 6

Appearance of Marc Short indicates justice department has penetrated inner circle of Trump White House in its criminal inquiry

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