August 27
First rioter to enter Capitol during Jan. 6 attack is sentenced to over 4 years in prison
A Kentucky man who was the first rioter to enter the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on the building has been sentenced to more than four years in prison
August 27
August 21
Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot full DNC speech
Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.
August 21
August 10
Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officers
The judge called David Dempsey’s offenses “exceptionally egregious” before handing down the 20-year sentence, the second longest sentence for a Capitol rioter.
August 10
August 09
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked numerous officers sentenced to 20 years
David Dempsey got the second-longest sentence of any convicted Jan. 6 rioter.
August 09
August 09
Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officer with pole
David Dempsey, convicted of carrying out brutal assaults against police during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday.
August 09
August 08
Special counsel requests delay in response to scheduling order in Trump Jan. 6 case
Smith's office said they continue "to assess the new precedent."
August 08
August 07
Jan. 6 rioter taken into custody after threatening posts targeting Barrett, Garland
A Nevada man awaiting trial for charges stemming from his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was taken into custody this week for a series of threatening statements prosecutors say he made targeting public officials, including Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Attorney General Merrick Garland.According to court records obtained by ABC News, prosecutors moved to revoke Bradley Nelson's bail following a series of statements and social media posts as recent as last month -- that included an image posted Garland with crosshairs drawn on his head. Prosecutors moved to revoke his bail two days after his post about Garland.Another post that concerned prosecutors targeted Barrett and followed the Supreme Court's decision in Fischer v. United States involving an obstruction statute leveled against dozens of Jan. 6 rioters, including Nelson himself. Justice Barrett notably dissented from a majority opinion that significantly narrowed the statute's use...
August 07
August 05
Judge orders Justice Department to return helmet, spear to 'QAnon Shaman'
Jacob Chansley was part of the crowd that stormed Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
August 05
August 01
New DHS watchdog report details how close Harris came to 'viable' pipe bomb on Jan. 6
The report suggests the Secret Service made some mistakes on Jan. 6.
August 01
July 22
The effort to rewrite history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
The convicted rioters are rebranded as hostages, not inmates.
July 22
July 16
The effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He interviews defendants in the case as they experience the consequences of the now infamous day.
July 16
July 09
'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, 55, of Los Angeles, faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
July 09
July 08
Veteran comedian Jay Johnston pleads guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 attack
Jay Johnston, best known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers," "Arrested Development" and "Anchorman," pleaded guilty to attacking police on Jan. 6. He faces up to five years in prison.
July 08
July 18
DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6
But the Florida governor also claimed investigations of Trump are politicized.
July 18
June 27
Trump's past debate performances could be evidence against him in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors have said previous comments could be used as evidence at trial.
June 27
June 28
Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court decision
The ruling will most significantly impact about 52 cases, DOJ officials said.
June 28
June 29
Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 obstruction case
A 6-3 majority could potentially upend hundreds of January 6th prosecutions.
June 29
June 28
Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
The nation’s highest court has ruled in favor of a police officer involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
June 28
June 28
US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants
The court ruled that the Justice Department may have overstepped by charging some defendants with obstructing an official proceeding for their actions at the capitol on Jan. 6.
June 28
June 28
Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump
The decision is a partial victory for Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer.
June 28
