Sep 01 Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window on Jan. 6 gets 10 years in prison, declares 'Trump won!' By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press A former Proud Boys member who smashed a U.S. Capitol window in the building's first breach on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison — and then defiantly declared as he walked out of the courtroom,… Continue reading
Aug 30 Judge's illness delays sentencing for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The Justice Department is seeking a 33-year prison sentence for the 39-year-old Tarrio, who's from Miami. That's nearly twice the length of the longest prison term so far among hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions. Continue reading
Aug 18 Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The sentence, if imposed, would be by far the longest punishment that has been handed down in the massive prosecution of the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading
Aug 18 Proud Boy in Jan. 6 case disappears ahead of sentencing By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Christopher Worrell of Naples, Florida, was supposed to be sentenced Friday after being found guilty of spraying pepper spray gel on police officers, part of the mob storming the Capitol as Congress was certifying Joe Biden's presidential victory. Continue reading
Aug 16 What you need to know about Rudy Giuliani's 2020 election charges By Hannah Grabenstein Giuliani is accused of violating multiple state laws as part of a “criminal enterprise” that pressured state officials to reverse former President Donald Trump’s loss. Continue reading
Aug 10 Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Trump in 2020 election conspiracy trial By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Trump faces charges including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. The Republican ex-president has pleaded not guilty. The GOP presidential primary front-runner portrays the case against him as politically motivated. Continue reading
Aug 02 The judge assigned to Trump's Jan. 6 case is known to hand down tough sentences to Capitol rioters By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Judge Tanya Chutkan often has handed down prison sentences in Jan. 6, 2021, riot cases that are harsher than what Justice Department prosecutors recommended. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 21:13 What we know about Trump's 2020 election indictment By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The four counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. Laura Barrón-López reports on… Continue watching
Aug 01 Read the full indictment against Trump for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election By Hannah Grabenstein, Kenichi Serino Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and witness tampering, for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Aug 01 WATCH: Trump indicted on federal charges in Jan. 6 case, Special Counsel Jack Smith announces By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Special counsel Jack Smith, in charge of investigations into former President Donald Trump’s retention of classified records and alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, is expected to speak on Tuesday. Continue reading