Mom who brought son into Capitol during riot gets 3 months in prison
During Friday's sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she finds it difficult to comprehend why Virginia Marie Spencer and her husband took their child into the building during a violent insurrection.
During Friday's sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she finds it difficult to comprehend why Virginia Marie Spencer and her husband took their child into the building during a violent insurrection.
Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
US at risk of 'losing our precious democracy,' Jimmy Carter says in op-ed
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, former President Jimmy Carter has a dire warning about the state of the country’s democracy.
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, former President Jimmy Carter has a dire warning about the state of the country’s democracy.
Capitol Riot: President Biden marks one year since January 6 insurrection
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the "God's truth" marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump's supporters that has fundamentally changed Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the "God's truth" marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump's supporters that has fundamentally changed Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
Former President Donald Trump cancels Jan. 6 news conference, will discuss Capitol riot during Arizona rally
Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.
Jan. 6 riot: U.S. Capitol Police making changes in aftermath of insurrection
Nearly a year after the Jan. 6 riot, there's still concern by some about the readiness of the Capitol Police to stop another attack.
Nearly a year after the Jan. 6 riot, there's still concern by some about the readiness of the Capitol Police to stop another attack.
Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount in Capitol riot probe
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is preparing to go public with their findings.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is preparing to go public with their findings.
Proud Boy pleads guilty for role in Capitol riot, a first for the far-right group
A New York man has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with fellow members of the far-right Proud Boys
A New York man has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with fellow members of the far-right Proud Boys
Florida man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
Jan. 6 panel issues more subpoenas to Trump aides in US Capitol riot
The subpoenas were issued to Robert “Bobby” Peede Jr. and Max Miller, who the committee says met with Trump in his private dining room on Jan. 4; Brian Jack, Trump's political director at the time; and rally organizers Bryan Lewis, Ed Martin and Kimberly Fletcher.
The subpoenas were issued to Robert “Bobby” Peede Jr. and Max Miller, who the committee says met with Trump in his private dining room on Jan. 4; Brian Jack, Trump's political director at the time; and rally organizers Bryan Lewis, Ed Martin and Kimberly Fletcher.
Appeals court rejects Trump's effort to shield records from Jan. 6 panel
A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Prosecutors: Parents had 14-year-old 'in tow' at Capitol riot, mom should get jail time
Virginia Marie “Jenny” Spencer and her husband, Christopher, had the child “in tow” when they joined other rioters who overwhelmed a line of police officers, invaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite and demanded entry to the House chamber, prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
Virginia Marie “Jenny” Spencer and her husband, Christopher, had the child “in tow” when they joined other rioters who overwhelmed a line of police officers, invaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite and demanded entry to the House chamber, prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
House Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.
Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' to spend more than 3 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
Prosecutors had recommended that the 33-year-old Arizona man receive a 51-month sentence for his role in the insurrection, which would be the longest prison term for anyone charged in the riot.
Prosecutors had recommended that the 33-year-old Arizona man receive a 51-month sentence for his role in the insurrection, which would be the longest prison term for anyone charged in the riot.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Prosecutors seek 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley
Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.
Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.
Prince Harry says he ‘warned’ Twitter CEO about platform’s influence of Jan. 6 riot
Prince Harry said he penned a message to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, warning him that the social media platform would be used to incite a “coup” ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Prince Harry said he penned a message to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, warning him that the social media platform would be used to incite a “coup” ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Jan. 6 rioter who tweeted she was ‘definitely not going to jail’ gets 2 months
Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.
Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.
Prosecutors seek 44 months in prison for defendant in 1st Capitol riot assault sentence
Federal prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of nearly four years for a New Jersey gym owner who is on track to be the first person sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Federal prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of nearly four years for a New Jersey gym owner who is on track to be the first person sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
House votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt over Jan. 6 probe
The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress.
The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress.