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.”
Illinois CEO who threw chair inside Capitol on Jan. 6 gets jail time
The former chief executive of a tech company in suburban Chicago who lost his job after he threw a chair inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced Friday to 30 days imprisonment.
Former Illinois CEO sentenced for storming U.S. Capitol
The first Illinois man charged in the Capitol Riot learned his sentence on Friday. Bradley Rukstales of suburban Inverness plead guilty to entering the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, which left several dead.
Capitol rioter Scott Fairlamb sentenced to 41 months for assaulting police officer
Scott Fairlamb's sentencing could guide other judges in deciding the appropriate punishment for dozens of other rioters who engaged in violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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.
Judge denies Trump’s request to block some documents from Jan. 6 committee
A federal judge ruled that the congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot can access some White House records leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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.
Jan. 6 panel plans Steve Bannon contempt vote as Trump sues over probe
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly on Tuesday to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt.
Capitol riot: Some suspects forgoing attorneys at trial
At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they're brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without a lawyer.
Capitol police officer indicted for allegedly helping Jan. 6 riot suspect conceal involvement
A Capitol police officer has been indicted on charges that he helped a Jan. 6 riot suspect hide evidence that he’d participated in the attack on the Capitol.
Jan. 6 panel sets vote on contempt charges against Steve Bannon
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Tuesday to recommend criminal contempt charges against Steve Bannon.
Trump wants to get back on Twitter, and he's asking a judge to make the company take him back
Twitter suspended Trump in January over concerns that he would incite violence beyond the Capitol riot. Now Trump wants to get back to tweeting and he's asked a judge to help him do it.
House Jan. 6 panel issues subpoenas to organizers of Trump rally
The announcement follows a first round of subpoenas last week that targeted former White House and administration officials who were in contact with Trump before and during the insurrection.
2 Illinois residents arrested, charged in connection to Capitol riot
David Wiersma, 66, of Posen and 53-year-old Dawn Frankowski of Naperville were arrested Tuesday.
2 more suburban residents charged in Capitol riot
Two more suburban residents have been arrested and charged in the Capitol riot that took place on Jan. 6.
4 arrested during protests, confrontations around Justice for J6 rally on Capitol Hill
Ahead of Saturday’s “Justice for J6” rally, U.S. Capitol Police officials provided insight into some of the security measures in place.
DC bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally at US Capitol; lawmakers advised to avoid complex this weekend
The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.
Capitol Police ask for support from National Guard ahead of 'Justice for J6' rally
The United States Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for support from the National Guard ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally planned for this weekend.
Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty in Capitol riot case
Jacob Chansley, who was widely photographed in the Senate chamber with a flagpole topped with a spear, could face 41 to 51 months in prison under sentencing guidelines, a prosecutor said. The man who called himself “QAnon Shaman” has been jailed for nearly eight months since his arrest.
Former Illinois tech CEO pleads guilty in Capitol riot case
"It was the single worst personal decision of my life; I have no excuse for my actions and wish that I could take them back."