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Jack Smith Takes Up the Aid and Abet Theory Endorsed by Judge Amit Mehta in 2022 - emptywheel

Trump's January 6 rhetoric may constitute aiding-and-abetting liability for the Capitol assaults.

Mike Pence Comes Out Against Trump's Plan to Pardon January 6 Rioters: Literally Praying' Trump and Vance Uphold Their Oaths

Mike Pence opposes pardoning January 6 rioters, particularly those who assaulted police officers, emphasizing commitment to constitutional duties.

Jay Johnston, Former Voice of Jimmy Pesto, Sentenced to Prison

Jay Johnston sentenced to one year for January 6 involvement, facing felony charges for obstructing law enforcement.

First Jan. 6 Rioter to Enter Capitol Gets More Than 4 Years in Prison

Michael Sparks, the first rioter to breach the Capitol, received a 53-month prison sentence for his actions during the January 6 insurrection.

Jack Smith Takes Up the Aid and Abet Theory Endorsed by Judge Amit Mehta in 2022 - emptywheel

Trump's January 6 rhetoric may constitute aiding-and-abetting liability for the Capitol assaults.

Mike Pence Comes Out Against Trump's Plan to Pardon January 6 Rioters: Literally Praying' Trump and Vance Uphold Their Oaths

Mike Pence opposes pardoning January 6 rioters, particularly those who assaulted police officers, emphasizing commitment to constitutional duties.

Jay Johnston, Former Voice of Jimmy Pesto, Sentenced to Prison

Jay Johnston sentenced to one year for January 6 involvement, facing felony charges for obstructing law enforcement.

First Jan. 6 Rioter to Enter Capitol Gets More Than 4 Years in Prison

Michael Sparks, the first rioter to breach the Capitol, received a 53-month prison sentence for his actions during the January 6 insurrection.
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US election: Washington DC experiences calm before the storm DW 11/05/2024

D.C. remains highly alert and quiet ahead of the elections to prevent violence, recalling past unrest like the Capitol riots.
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Fund-Raiser for Jan. 6 Defendants Will Be Held at Trump's Golf Club

A legal fundraiser for January 6 rioters is set at Trump's golf club, stirring political controversy amid his own legal challenges.

Washington prepares for potential violence following election results

Washington braces for potential violence from Trump supporters as election results are awaited, reflecting fears of unrest similar to past incidents.

Boris Johnson defends Donald Trump over 6 January Capitol riots and Ukraine claims

Boris Johnson defends Trump’s actions regarding the Capitol riots and assesses Trump's influence on Ukraine's invasion as credible.

Meta earnings dropped by less than analysts expected

Meta investors got some good news in the social media company's latest earnings report on Wednesday, which showed a smaller drop in revenues than analysts had expected.Meta, which also owns Instagram and Whatsapp, reported $32bn in revenue for the fourth quarter, which drove a rise in its stock price in extended trading on Wednesday.

Fund-Raiser for Jan. 6 Defendants Will Be Held at Trump's Golf Club

A legal fundraiser for January 6 rioters is set at Trump's golf club, stirring political controversy amid his own legal challenges.

Washington prepares for potential violence following election results

Washington braces for potential violence from Trump supporters as election results are awaited, reflecting fears of unrest similar to past incidents.

Boris Johnson defends Donald Trump over 6 January Capitol riots and Ukraine claims

Boris Johnson defends Trump’s actions regarding the Capitol riots and assesses Trump's influence on Ukraine's invasion as credible.

Meta earnings dropped by less than analysts expected

Meta investors got some good news in the social media company's latest earnings report on Wednesday, which showed a smaller drop in revenues than analysts had expected.Meta, which also owns Instagram and Whatsapp, reported $32bn in revenue for the fourth quarter, which drove a rise in its stock price in extended trading on Wednesday.
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Undecided Conservative Voter at Univision Town Hall Says He's Not Voting for Trump After He Called Jan. 6 a Day of Love'

Trump failed to win back the support of a former Republican during Univision's town hall.

A Public Defender's Radical Approach to Representing The January 6th Rioters

The events surrounding the Capitol riots have led to significant legal repercussions, with thousands affected and complex stories behind each arrest.

Gay adult film star beat up cops during January 6 riots. Now he's going away for a long time.

Proud Boy member and adult film actor Sergeant Miles has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Miles accepted responsibility for his actions but has also reposted images blaming the FBI, the 'Deep State,' and '#BLMAntifaTerroristThugs' for 'stag[ing] a riot to cover up a stolen election.'

CNN Brutally Fact Checks Vivek Ramaswamy Following Town Hall: No Evidence'

CNN fact-checked Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's claim that the Capitol riots were an inside job.
FBI director and testimony from Congress refute Ramaswamy's claims about January 6 being an inside job.

Jim Jordan Spends Thanksgiving Trying to Own the Libs on Social Media with Provocative Cowboys and Redskins' Post

Rep. Jim Jordan trolls progressives on Thanksgiving by posting about the Cowboys and Redskins game.
Jordan is known for his controversial role in the Capitol riots on January 6th and for his involvement with the Ohio State wrestling program.
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Scots much better off' without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

Former US president Donald Trump has said the wonderful people of Scotland are much better off without Nicola Sturgeon in office.Mr Trump, who left the White House for the final time as president in 2021 after losing to Joe Biden, made the comments after the First Minister on Wednesday shocked Holyrood and announced she would be stepping down.

The Electoral College is hazardous to democracy, Raskin says

"It was a danger on January 6th," said Raskin, who served on the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, "There are so many curving by-ways and nooks and crannies in the Electoral College that there are opportunities for a lot of strategic mischief."The Electoral College was created by the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Constitution; the Electoral Count Act of 1887 has guided practical aspects of how it functions for well over a century.

Scots much better off' without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

Former US president Donald Trump has said the wonderful people of Scotland are much better off without Nicola Sturgeon in office.Mr Trump, who left the White House for the final time as president in 2021 after losing to Joe Biden, made the comments after the First Minister on Wednesday shocked Holyrood and announced she would be stepping down.

The Electoral College is hazardous to democracy, Raskin says

"It was a danger on January 6th," said Raskin, who served on the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, "There are so many curving by-ways and nooks and crannies in the Electoral College that there are opportunities for a lot of strategic mischief."The Electoral College was created by the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Constitution; the Electoral Count Act of 1887 has guided practical aspects of how it functions for well over a century.
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'A complete smear job against me': Johnson spars with 'Meet the Press' host

"Chuck, you started this questioning falsely.You falsely accused me of getting those - and I never took possession.I never had them.OK?" Johnson said.Asked whether the FBI had interviewed him in relation to the Capitol riots, Johnson said Sunday, "There's nothing to interview me about."

Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in NY After Lies About Trump's 2020 Election Loss

Rudolph Giuliani was disbarred in New York due to repeatedly making false statements about Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.
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