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Ryan J. Reilly

Ryan J. Reilly is a justice reporter for NBC News and the author of “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System.”

Ryan J. Reilly is a justice reporter for NBC News and the author of “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System.”


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At Supreme Court, Trump lawyer backs away from absolute immunity argument

D. John Sauer conceded there are allegations in the indictment that do not involve official acts, meaning they would not be subject to any presidential immunity.

Supreme Court signals further delay in Trump election interference case as it weighs immunity claims

The Supreme Court considers Donald Trump’s assertion of total immunity from criminal charges over his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.

National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6

An ex-New Jersey National Guard police sergeant who went on the run in November pleaded guilty to assaulting officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Former Republican mayoral candidate gets 10 days in prison in Jan. 6 case

A former Republican candidate who lost his race for mayor in Connecticut last year was sentenced Wednesday to 10 days of incarceration for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.

Jan. 6 rioter with 'I heart TRUMP' hat and a Confederate flag gets prison for assaults on officers

Isreal Easterday, who brought a Confederate flag to the Capitol on Jan. 6 and wore an "I heart TRUMP" beanie as he assaulted police officers, sentenced to prison.

Judge locks up 'Three Percenter' militia members in Jan. 6 obstruction case

Four California men who were associated with the "Three Percenter" militia were sentenced to prison in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Charlottesville tiki torch carrier pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot case

A former Marine who carried a tiki torch ahead of a 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.

Former 'Real Housewives' star Siggy Flicker's stepson arrested on Jan. 6 charges

WASHINGTON — The stepson of a former cast member of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" was arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.

Jan. 6 defendant charged with assaulting officers IDed with help of a forehead scar

Joshua Lee Atwood, an alleged Jan. 6 participant charged with assaulting officers during the attack on the U.S. Capitol, was arrested Wednesday.
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Speaker Johnson's team briefed conservative influencers on his election bill before Trump meeting

Rightwing influencers were briefed on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s election bill before his meeting and press conference with Donald Trump.

Justices question obstruction charge against Jan. 6 rioter in case that could affect Trump

The Supreme Court weighs whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, which could bear on Trump's election interference case.