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Capitol Riot

The latest news on the investigations into the Jan. 6 riot and the trials of those accused of breaching the Capitol.

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Jan. 6 defendant who wanted to arrest 'the traitors' to 'protect the Capitol' is sentenced to 4 years

A defiant Ed Badalian repeatedly interrupted his sentencing judge and told the U.S. marshals who took him into custody they had a duty to resist unconstitutional orders.
Edward Badalian at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Edward Badalian at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Before Jan. 6, the FBI predicted extremists would be 'very willing to take action' over a 2020 election dispute

An FBI "red cell" report predicted that law enforcement action and a "lack of coordination" between groups would prevent widespread violence in response to a disputed election.
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Meet the Hollywood extra who stormed the Capitol and ended up on the FBI wanted list

An excerpt from the upcoming book "Sedition Hunters" by NBC News reporter Ryan J. Reilly tells the tale of one of the more mysterious figures of the Capitol riot.
Photo Illustration: An image of Paul Belosic as a background actor in "The Artist" and on FBI footage from the Jan. 6 riots
Photo Illustration: An image of Paul Belosic as a background actor in "The Artist" and on FBI footage from the Jan. 6 riots

Jan. 6 rioter who punched officer and stole his shield sentenced to almost 3 years

Jonathan Munafo punched the officer so hard it “caused the officer’s head to snap back,” prosecutors said.
Jonathan Munafo at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021.
Jonathan Munafo at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021.

Ray Epps, Jan. 6 rioter who was subject of conspiracy theories, pleads guilty

The Donald Trump supporter, who believed the former president's lies about the 2020 election, was accused of being a federal operative. He is suing Fox News.
Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

DOJ charges Ray Epps, subject of Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 conspiracy theories

Epps, a former supporter of Donald Trump, is set to enter a plea agreement. He told the Jan. 6 committee that the conspiracy theories about him ruined his life.
Ray Epps, center at U.S. Capitol
Ray Epps, center at U.S. Capitol

Special counsel asks for 'narrow' gag order for Trump in election interference case

Jack Smith's office says Trump's "disparaging and inflammatory attacks" have spurred threats against witnesses and threaten the court process.
Former President Donald Trump disembarks his plane in Newark, N.J., on June 13, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump disembarks his plane in Newark, N.J., on June 13, 2023.

'The Donald' forum user gets more than 6 years in prison for battling officers at Capitol riot

Jose Padilla, 43, a disabled Army veteran, received a sentence far below the sentencing guidelines.
Jose Padilla at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jose Padilla at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

'I did the right thing,' Jan. 6 rioter says before being sentenced to 2½ years in prison

At her sentencing hearing, Yvonne St Cyr did not express regret or accept any responsibility for her actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
Yvonne St Cyr at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Yvonne St Cyr at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Infowars host Owen Shroyer sentenced to 60 days in Jan. 6 case

The conspiracy theorist was with Alex Jones on the grounds of the Capitol on Jan. 6, but never entered the building.
Owen Shroyer testifies during Alex Jones' defamation damages trial in Austin, Texas
Owen Shroyer testifies during Alex Jones' defamation damages trial in Austin, Texas

Marine Capitol rioter gets 1 hour of community service for each of 279 Marine Civil War casualties

Dodge Hellonen, who was carrying a yellow “Don’t Tread on Me” flag on Jan. 6, was the first of the three Marines to be punished for participating in the Capitol siege.
Image: Joshua Abate, circled in green, Micah Coomer, circled in red, and Dodge Dale Hellonen, circled in blue, appear inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Image: Joshua Abate, circled in green, Micah Coomer, circled in red, and Dodge Dale Hellonen, circled in blue, appear inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.