WASHINGTON—Washington’s regional Metro system abruptly pulled more than half its fleet of trains from service early Monday morning over a lingering problem with the wheels and axles that caused a dramatic derailing last week. The ruling promises to complicate daily travel and commutes for thousands of riders for an unspecified length of time while the…
US Capitol Police Officer Charged With Obstructing Jan. 6 Probe
A U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officer was charged this week with obstruction of justice for allegedly interfering with the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, according to court documents released Friday. Michael Riley, a USCP officer for more than 25 years, is accused of telling an unnamed person who was at the Capitol on…
US Judge Holds DC Jail Officials in Contempt Over Mistreatment of Capitol Riot Defendant
A federal judge on Wednesday held top Washington jail officials in contempt, finding they violated a U.S. Capitol breach defendant’s civil rights by impeding his access to medical care. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, a Reagan nominee, found Washington jail warden Wanda Patten and Department of Corrections Director Quincy Booth in civil contempt in a written…
US Judge Holds DC Jail Officials in Contempt Over Mistreatment of Capitol Breach Defendant
A federal judge on Oct. 13 held top Washington jail officials in contempt, finding that they violated a U.S. Capitol breach defendant’s civil rights by impeding his access to medical care. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, a Reagan appointee, found Washington jail warden Wanda Patten and Department of Corrections Director Quincy Booth in civil contempt in…
Woman Gets Jail Time for Capitol Breach Despite Prosecutors’ Recommendation
An Indiana woman who entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was sentenced to jail time on Tuesday, marking the second time this month that the judge has gone further than prosecutors’ sentencing recommendations. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama nominee, sentenced Dona Bissey to 14 days in jail about a week after sentencing…
Washington State Ferries Suffer ‘Unprecedented’ Disruption Amid Staff Shortages: Spokesman
Washington State Ferries (WSF), which provide service around the Puget Sound in western Washington, suffered significant staff shortages over the weekend, officials said. And on Monday, the service’s website went down for several hours. Sterling said that about 28 workers called in sick on Oct. 9, which he described as not unusual. However, there were…
New Rule Forces Washington Residents With Good Credit to Pay More for Insurance
Washington residents with good credit scores are facing sticker shock when their car or home insurance comes up for renewal. Rates are increasing because Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has banned insurance companies from using credit scores in setting rates. The policy went into effect in late June. Since most insurance policies are sold on…
Maryland Senior Housing Shooting Kills 2; Suspect Held
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md.—Two staff members were fatally shot Friday at a Maryland apartment complex for seniors just outside of Washington and a suspect was taken into custody, police said. The shooting happened shortly after 9 a.m. at Gateway Village in Capitol Heights, Prince George’s County and Capitol Heights police said. Both victims were women—one found…
Health Officials Confirm Seattle Woman Died of Blood Clots Caused by J&J Vaccine
Washington state health officials confirmed a Seattle woman died Sept. 7 after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19 in August. It is purported to be the first fatality in the state from a rare blood clot condition induced by the vaccine. On Oct. 5, the Washington state Department of Health issued a statement, saying…
Man Who Breached US Capitol Sentenced to 45 Days in Jail
A man who breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was sentenced on Monday to 45 days in jail despite prosecutors recommending he receive no jail time. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan diverged from the prosecutorial recommendation for Matthew Mazzocco because she felt he only showed remorse when it became clear he could face jail…
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