US Capitol rioter charged with 8 offenses jailed pre-trial after trying to flee to Switzerland

In the 64-page ruling, Jeffrey Sabol allegedly planned to travel from Boston to Switzerland to avoid extradition for any crimes arising from his conduct at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

USCP officer involved in fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt won't face charges, DOJ says

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced they will not pursue criminal charges against the U.S. Capitol Police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.

New details in Capitol riot timeline show Mike Pence pleaded with officials to ‘clear the Capitol’

New details from the deadly US Capitol riot show Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. In an urgent phone call to the acting defense secretary, he issued a startling demand: “Clear the Capitol.”

New Jersey man accused of assaulting cops at Capitol riot

The FBI says images show Christopher Quaglin of New Brunswick attacking several police officers during the pro-Trump riot in Washington on Jan. 6. 

2 Capitol police officers who say they suffered ‘physical, emotional damage’ in riot sue Trump

Two Capitol police officers who say they suffered physical and emotional damage during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are suing President Donald Trump, saying he incited the mob that assaulted them.

FBI: Capitol riot suspect wore 'I Was There' shirt when arrested

Federal prosecutors say a man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol was wearing a T-shirt commemorating the day of the riots when law enforcement officers arrested him at his Dallas home.

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says they posed 'zero threat right from the start'

Former President Donald Trump defended a violent mob of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol in an attack that led to five deaths, claiming they posed "zero threat."

New evidence suggests ‘alliance’ between Oath Keepers, Proud Boys ahead of Jan. 6, DOJ says

New evidence shows a team leader of the Oath Keepers militia accused of sieging the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 had coordinated “alliances” with co-conspirators, including the Proud Boys and other paramilitary groups in advance of the attack.

Ex-NYPD spokesperson charged in Capitol insurrection case

The FBI arrested a former spokesperson for the New York City Police Department on Tuesday in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

George W. Bush says he's 'still disturbed' over Capitol riot

The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”

Some Capitol rioters could face seditious conspiracy charges

Federal prosecutors may bring charges under a seldom-used federal law against members of white nationalist groups, such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, that took part in January's Capitol siege.

Retired US soldier charged with assaulting police, spearing 1 in face with flag pole in Capitol riot

A former special forces soldier accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 could face up to 20 years in prison after allegedly assaulting police and spearing one in the face with a flag pole.

2 charged in assault of Capitol police officer who died after Jan. riot

Federal authorities have arrested two men who were reportedly involved in an attack on a Capitol police officer who died following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Some Capitol riot protesters faked illness to stay behind police lines, medical personnel say

Some protesters pretended to be injured so they could be treated by emergency medical staff and remain behind police lines, according to an Arlington firefighter who responded to the Capitol riot in January.

MTA fires worker accused of breaching Capitol

Will Pepe, who is facing a federal indictment, has lost his job at an MTA train yard in