Tag: Jan. 6 Coverage

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Capitol Police Riot Helmets Were Confiscated Just Before Jan. 6, Former Lieutenant Says

Days before violence broke out at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a U.S. Capitol Police captain ordered the confiscation of dozens of riot helmets from officers without the knowledge of Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, a former USCP lieutenant told The Epoch Times. Former Capitol Police Lt. Tarik K. Johnson said he was…


‘Arrested Development’ Actor, Funeral Home Director Latest Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An actor who has appeared in several popular television shows and movies is one of the latest people arrested and charged for allegedly committing crimes during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jay Johnston, 54, was arrested on June 7 after being charged with interfering with law enforcement officers during the breach….


‘Arrested Development’ Actor, Funeral Home Director Latest Two Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An actor who has appeared in several popular television shows and movies is one of the latest people arrested and charged for actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jay Johnston, 54, was arrested on June 7 after being charged with interfering with law enforcement officers during the breach. Authorities say…


‘Arrested Development’ Actor, Funeral Home Director Latest 2 Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An actor who has appeared in several popular television shows and movies is one of the latest people arrested and charged for actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jay Johnston, 54, was arrested on June 7 after being charged with interfering with law enforcement officers during the breach. Authorities say…


Pence Wouldn’t Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants, Says Trump Indictment Would Send ‘Terrible Message’

Former Vice President Mike Pence told a CNN town hall in Des Moines, Iowa on June 7 that he will not be granting pardons to any of the individuals who have been charged for taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Pence officially entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday with a…


FBI Whistleblower Testimony Should Pave Way for More Investigations, Former Agent Says

Information provided by three FBI whistleblowers to a U.S. House subcommittee in May weighs in favor of further investigation and testimony from more current and former agents, says whistleblower Stephen Friend. Friend said that while he, Garret O’Boyle, and Marcus Allen took hits from Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal…


Jan. 6 Rioter Sues Police Officer Over Baton Strike to the Head

A Maryland man who admitted to hitting a police officer with a stick on Jan. 6, 2021, has sued the officer and the police department in Washington for allegedly violating his constitutional rights. Officer Kevin Peralta struck David Alan Blair in the head once and elsewhere multiple times. Despite the strikes being illegal, no officers…


Christian Children Silenced While Performing National Anthem in US Capitol; Police Apologize

The U.S. Capitol Police have apologized for halting a Christian children’s choir as they sang the United States’ national anthem with permission from the Speaker’s Office. “Although popup demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed in the U.S. Capitol without the proper approval, due to a miscommunication, the U.S Capitol Police were not aware that…


US Keeping More Than 8,000 Hours of Security Video From Jan. 6 Defendants: Court Filing

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withheld more than 8,000 hours of U.S. Capitol security video covering noon to 8 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, leaving criminal defendants without access to more than 60 percent of the footage turned over to the FBI, a federal court filing says. William A. Pope of Topeka, Kansas, made…


IN-DEPTH – Jan. 6 Defendants and Prisoners Raise Thousands in Donations the Government Wants to Confiscate

The United States government is going after money donated to Jan. 6 defendants and prisoners through crowdfunding platforms. For over two years, the United States government has pursued and punished anyone involved in the protests at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The FBI is still “seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals” whom…