Two men agreed Friday to plead guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the first such pleas stemming from the events that unfolded that day. Scott Fairlamb, who owned a gym in New Jersey, and Devlyn Thompson of Washington entered guilty pleas and will both be sentenced…
2 Plead Guilty to Assaulting Police Officers During Capitol Breach
Two men pleaded guilty in federal court on Aug. 6 to assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the first such plea agreements related to assaults on police that day. Scott Fairlamb, a gym owner in New Jersey, and Devlyn Thompson of Washington state entered guilty pleas and will…
Wisconsin National Guard Member, Associate, Charged in Relation to US Capitol Breach
A soldier of the Wisconsin National Guard and his friend were taken into custody for allegedly taking part in the U.S. Capitol breach earlier this year, federal officials said. Abram Markofski was arrested on Monday and is facing four charges in relation to the protests, the Department of Justice said in a statement. Markofski allegedly…
NY Man Accused of Threatening US Lawmakers With Death Found Guilty
Brendan Hunt, who threatened to kill members of Congress on social media earlier this year was found guilty by a jury at a federal court in Brooklyn.
NY Man Convicted of Making Death Threats Against US Lawmakers
Brendan Hunt, who threatened to kill members of Congress on social media earlier this year was found guilty by a jury at a federal court in Brooklyn.
Capitol Protester Alleges Inmates Are Being Physically Assaulted by Jail Guards
An alleged rioter charged for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach earlier this year has argued jail guards have assaulted inmates kept at the Washington D.C. correctional center. “Myself and others involved in the Jan. 6 incident are scared for their lives, not from each other but from correctional officers,” Ronald Sandlin said Tuesday as…
Bipartisan Proposal Would Ban Permanent Fencing Around US Capitol
A bipartisan pair of senators on March 25 introduced legislation that would ban permanent fencing around the outer perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex.
Fencing on Capitol Hill May Be ‘Placeholders’ for Permanent Barricades, Top GOP Legislators Suggest
Five top GOP senators are demanding an explanation from the acting Capitol Police chief about the fencing and security on Capitol Hill that have been there since the Jan. 6 Capitol building breach. They criticized the continued measures and urged an immediate review, suggesting that the current fencing could be a “placeholder” for something more…
National Guard Chief Advised Against Extending Capitol Deployment: Memo
The National Guard’s chief recommended against extending the deployment of personnel in the U.S. Capitol, arguing the military reserve force didn’t have enough volunteers and faced pressing needs within their states, according to a newly published memorandum. Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the Guard chief, wrote in the memo that officials hadn’t been successful in securing enough…
House Armed Services Leadership Calls for ‘Measured Drawdown’ of National Guard Troops From Capitol
The House Armed Services Committee leadership called for a review of the security level required at the U.S. Capitol and said that the current security posture is “not warranted at this time.” The chairman and ranking member of the committee, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), issued a joint statement calling for a security…
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