The office of special counsel Jack Smith requested this Thursday that the trial of former President Donald Trump for his alleged interference to reverse the result of the 2020 elections, in the case that directly relates him to the assault on the Capitol, begin on January 2, 2024 , a few days after the third … Read more
One of the leaders of the American far-right Oath Keeper, Stewart Rhodes, was sentenced today to 18 years in prison. Specifically, he was found guilty of “conspiracy to stage” and other offenses related to the invasion of the Capitol on January 6, 2021. It is considered the heaviest sentence imposed to date in the case. … Read more
AFP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 00:47 The assault on the Capitol, exactly two years ago yesterday, was commemorated in Washington. US President Joe Biden has awarded fourteen people with the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second highest civilian award. They were awarded the medal for their efforts before, during, and after the January 6, 2021, storming of the … Read more
AFP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 07:10 The family of an American policeman who died after the Capitol storming holds former President Trump partly responsible for his death. Exactly two years after the violent assault on Congress, he and two rioters are indicted for manslaughter. Brian Sicknick, 42, fell ill during the storming of the Capitol and died … Read more
The January 6 committee proposed on December 19 that four Republican congressmen be referred to the House Ethics Committee for failing to honor the subpoenas. These are the representatives Kevin McCarthy (R-California), Rep. Jim Giordano (R-Ohio), Rep Scott Perry (R-Penn.) and rep Andy Bigg (R-Ariz.). In the same session, the committee recommended criminal charges against … Read more