Capitol Riot
A Member Of The Oath Keepers Has Pleaded Guilty To Seditious Conspiracy
Joshua James is the sixth member of the militant group to strike a deal with prosecutors.
The Founder Of The Oath Keepers Will Still Stay In Jail Pending Trial
Stewart Rhodes, who was charged with seditious conspiracy last month, had challenged a prior ruling to keep him detained, claiming he was not a flight risk or a danger.
The Man Who Wore A “Camp Auschwitz” Sweatshirt During The Jan. 6 Insurrection Pleaded Guilty
Robert Packer admitted to illegally parading in the Capitol, a low-level misdemeanor charge.
The Oath Keepers Sedition Case Is A Major Milestone In The Jan. 6 Probe. Here’s What Comes Next.
A trial in the sedition case is set for July. The prosecutor said they’re open to plea talks in the meantime.
The Officer Who Was Hailed As A Hero For Defending The Capitol On Jan. 6 Has Spoken Out For The First Time
The officer described what it was like being chased by an angry mob in the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Alleged Capitol Rioters Are Getting In Trouble For Guns And Other Violations After Going Home
A common theme popping up in violations among those on pretrial release has come from defendants who are reluctant to give up access to firearms.
Congressional Staff Pressed Justice Department Officials For Safety Plans Before The Capitol Riot
“Soooo this has taken a turn for the worse,” one congressional staffer wrote to federal law enforcement agencies during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
31 Surreal, Chilling, And Unforgettable Jan. 6 Insurrection Photos You Probably Haven't Seen Before
One year later, and the events of Jan. 6 are still pretty unfathomable.
A Year After Jan. 6, An Exhibit Tries To Unravel What Happened That Day
The Bronx Documentary Center’s exhibit on Jan. 6 looks at not only one day, but the years that led up to it.
So You Admitted To Participating In The Insurrection. Now What?
Judges are figuring out in real time what the consequences should be for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6.
A Proud Boys Supporter Was Sentenced To Almost Three Years In Prison For Threatening To Kill A Senator
Eduard Florea threatened to attack legislators and head down to the Jan. 6 insurrection with a group of armed supporters.
Newly Revealed Texts Show Fox News Hosts And Donald Trump Jr. Desperately Tried To Get Trump To Stop The Capitol Riot
"Please get him on TV. Destroying everything you have accomplished."
Another Court Is Wary Of Giving Trump Power To Interfere With Congress’s Jan. 6 Investigation
Trump’s lawyer said they planned to petition the Supreme Court to take the case if they lose again.
A Capitol Riot Trial Is Slowly Starting To Take Shape
Guy Reffitt is set to face a jury in February.
A Congressional Subpoena Is The Latest In A Long Line Of Legal Entanglements For The Oath Keepers And Proud Boys
Members of the groups are already sitting in jail, staring down felony charges, and facing civil lawsuits.
A Judge Who Felt Burned After Giving A Capitol Rioter Probation Threw The Book At Another Defendant
Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced a Pennsylvania man to 60 days in jail, more than the two weeks requested by the government.
Top Justice Department Officials Were Told There Were “No Credible Threats” Hours Before The Capitol Riot
Other emails obtained by BuzzFeed News show how the DOJ strategized about public messaging leading up to Jan. 6.
A Judge Called Out The Lack Of Accountability For Those Who “Created The Conditions” For The Capitol Riot
Judge Amit Mehta described a Capitol rioter as a “pawn in a game that’s played and directed by people who should know better.”
A Federal Grand Jury Indicted Steve Bannon For Contempt Of Congress
The close Trump adviser had ignored a subpoena as part of the House’s investigation into Jan. 6.
A Man Pleaded Guilty To Bringing Homemade Molotov Cocktails To DC On Jan. 6
Lonnie Coffman also admitted traveling with multiple guns in his truck and carrying two guns in his pockets.
A Capitol Rioter Will Spend More Than 3 Years In Prison For Punching A Police Officer In The Head
Scott Fairlamb was captured on video assaulting police and bragging about stealing an officer’s baton. He’s the first rioter sentenced to years in prison.
A Judge Rejected Trump’s Attempt To Block His Administration’s Records Related To The Capitol Riot From Being Released
Judge Tanya Chutkan wrote that examining what led to the Jan. 6 insurrection was in the public interest.
Here’s Every Weapon The Capitol Rioters Are Accused Of Having On Jan. 6
Guns, knives, bats, chemicals, stolen police gear, flagpoles, a “Trump 2020” sign, pieces of metal and wood, crutches, a skateboard, stun devices, a crow bar, and a firecracker.
At Least 13 Republicans Who Participated In Jan. 6 Are Running For Office Next Week
Many more people who were a part of the insurrection will be on the ballot in 2022.
A US Capitol Police Officer Was Charged With Obstructing The Jan. 6 Investigation
“[I’]m a capitol police officer who agrees with your political stance,” Michael Riley allegedly wrote an unnamed Capitol rioter the next day.
A Former Olympic Swimmer Who Wore His Team USA Jacket To The Capitol Riot Pleaded Guilty To A Felony
Klete Keller admitted to prosecutors that he took video and photographs of himself after breaching the Capitol building.
Prosecutors Lost A Fight To Keep A Set Of Jan. 6 Capitol Surveillance Videos Under Seal
A judge rebuffed the government’s argument that releasing more surveillance videos posed a national security risk.
"Justice For J6" Says They're Rallying For Nonviolent Offenders. Most Alleged Capitol Rioters In Jail Are Charged With Violent Crimes.
The “Justice for J6” rally is being pitched as support for “nonviolent offenders,” but that doesn’t describe charges against most defendants in jail.
An Alleged Capitol Rioter Will Return To Jail For Streaming Conspiracy Theory Content
Douglas Jensen was caught in his garage with an iPhone less than a month after a judge released him from jail on the condition he couldn’t go online.
Eight Months After The Capitol Riots, Thousands Of Hours Of Surveillance Footage Remain Secret
There are 14,000 hours of surveillance footage from the Capitol riots. Most of it isn’t public, and the government is fighting to keep it that way.
The Capitol Police Officer Who Shot And Killed A Jan. 6 Rioter Said He Saved "Countless Lives"
"You're ultimately hoping that your commands will be complied with, and unfortunately they were not," Michael Byrd told NBC's Lester Holt in his first interview.
A Judge Questioned If Capitol Rioters Are Getting Off Too Easy For “Terrorizing Members Of Congress”
Chief Judge Beryl Howell questioned whether allowing defendants to plead guilty to low-level offenses would deter people from storming the Capitol again.
As Congress Starts Investigating Jan. 6, New Details Keep Emerging In Court
As police officers testified before lawmakers, two rioters pleaded guilty, one defendant was ordered to stay in jail, and new charges were unsealed.
"This N***** Voted For Joe Biden": Here's What The Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrectionists Yelled At Police Officers
In horrific testimony, four officers described the barrage of verbal and physical attacks they endured from a violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the US Capitol.
A Police Officer Compared Those Responsible For Encouraging Rioters To Attack The US Capitol To Someone Who Hires A “Hitman"
"There was an attack carried out on Jan. 6. And a hitman sent them. I want you to get to the bottom of that."
Trump Gave Capitol Rioters The Language To Defend The Insurrection And Deny Reality
They attacked the “fake news,” denounced the “deep state” and the “swamp,” and vowed to “take back” the Capitol and the country.
The Guy Who Sat Behind Pelosi's Desk In The Capitol Riot Can't Travel To A Car Show, A Judge Ruled
Richard Barnett is one of the highest-profile Capitol insurrectionists, thanks to the viral photos of him behind the desk in Nancy Pelosi's office.
Facebook Is Resuming Political Contributions — But Not To Lawmakers Who Voted Against Certifying The US Election
"As a result of our review, the FBPAC Board has decided to resume contributions, but not to any members of Congress who voted against certifying the 2020 election following the events at the Capitol on January 6."
These Videos Show The Moment Officer Brian Sicknick Was Hit With A Chemical Spray At The Capitol
The US attorney’s office released the videos after BuzzFeed News and other media outlets petitioned a judge to make them public.
Two Members Of The Oath Keepers Who Allegedly Rode A “Grand Theft” Golf Cart To The Capitol Riot Were Indicted
Two more members of the Oath Keepers were added to the government’s conspiracy case. Their conversations while riding to the riot are detailed in a new indictment.
The Lawsuits Against Donald Trump Are Stacking Up Over "Stop The Steal"
In the latest case, two US Capitol Police officers sued Trump for the injuries they sustained during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Prosecutors Dropped A High-Profile Fight To Keep Two Alleged Capitol Rioters In Jail
A judge ordered Eric Munchel and Lisa Eisenhart released to home detention.
The Estranged Wife Of The Leader Of The Oath Keepers Just Launched A GoFundMe To Pay For Her Divorce
Tasha Adams joins a growing group attempting to raise money off publicity surrounding the armed right-wing organization in the wake of the Capitol insurgency.
Hundreds Of People Who Joined The Capitol Riot May Never Face Charges
Roughly 800 people entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, but few were arrested on the spot.
Some Oath Keepers Say Its Founder Has Betrayed The Group’s Mission — And Them
“Like a moth to the flame,” one former Oath Keeper said of founder Stewart Rhodes. “He flies in, throws up a PayPal, and then disappears.”
Documents Show How Federal Law Enforcement Was Tracking Extremists Ahead Of The Capitol Riot
Documents obtained by BuzzFeed News show authorities particularly focused on the Proud Boys, even monitoring the hotel they were staying at.
Trump’s Pentagon Blocked Troops From Getting to the Capitol Riots For Hours, DC National Guard Commander Said
The DC National Guard commander said he was not allowed to send troops to the Capitol, in sharp contrast to the city’s George Floyd protests last year, when troops were given immediate permission to deploy.
Two Brothers Caught On Video Chasing A Black Officer During The Capitol Assault Have Been Charged
Joshua and Jerod Hughes of Montana were accused of being among the first 10 rioters who broke into the Capitol and ambushing Officer Eugene Goodman.
A MAGA Influencer Is Accused Of Urging Rioters To Force Their Way Into The US Capitol
Brandon Straka allegedly told people to "go, go" and encouraged rioters to take a shield away from a police officer while forcing his way into the Capitol building.
After The Capitol Riot, Biden Supporters Came To The Inauguration To Stand Up For Tradition
"We almost felt a duty to come down here to say this is how we do this peacefully.”
Inside The Fortress That Washington Has Become Ahead Of Biden’s Inauguration
“It’s a ghost town."
Oath Keepers Members Were Charged With Conspiring To Storm The Capitol And Planning The Assault Days In Advance
Members of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, used Facebook messages to plan their attack on the US Capitol days in advance, court documents show.
“If They Won’t Hear Us, They Will Fear Us”: How The Capitol Assault Was Planned On Facebook
Right-wing extremists used Facebook to call for the overthrow of the government and storm the US Capitol in the period leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to a new report.
The FBI Is Investigating Whether A Woman Stole A Laptop From Nancy Pelosi's Office And Planned To Sell It To Russia
Riley June Williams is facing charges related to entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
The Founder Of Cowboys For Trump Was Arrested After The Capitol Riot
Couy Griffin is a county commissioner in New Mexico and said at a public meeting he planned to return to Washington, DC, with firearms.
Far-Right Troll "Baked Alaska" Has Been Arrested Over The Coup Attempt At The Capitol
His livestream of the insurrection, which showed the faces of many of the rioters, may be the reason many of them are being identified and arrested.
Black Attorneys At The Justice Department Called Out The “Clear Disparity” In How White Capitol Rioters Were Treated
DOJ’s association of Black attorneys said the treatment of the largely white mob supported the idea “that the fair and impartial enforcement of the law does not apply to Black Americans.”
Prosecutors Walked Back Their Claim That The Trump Mob Planned To "Capture And Assassinate" Officials
The government had shared its latest assessment of the danger of the Jan. 6 attack in arguing to keep Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man known as the "QAnon shaman," in custody while his case is pending.
Some Black Officers Say Their Departments Ignored Their White Colleagues’ Radicalization
At least 28 off-duty law enforcement officers joined Trump in Washington, DC, last week to call for the election to be overturned. “A lot of these officers were obsessed with him,” one longtime cop said.
Two Capitol Police Officers Have Been Suspended For Their Actions During The Attempted Coup
"One was the selfie officer and another was an officer who had a put a MAGA hat on and started directing some people around."
The Pro-Trump Mob Was Doing It For The ’Gram
The assault on the Capitol, and on democracy, also felt like a meme-making social media performance.
Students Are Using Photos Of Congress In Lockdown To Make An Important Point About School Shootings
"Maybe congress should have invited school children to teach them what to do in the case of an active shooter."
25 Terrifying Tweets That Members Of Congress And Journalists Actually Had To Send During Trump's Capitol Riot
"They’ve asked us to take cover on the House floor and get our gas masks ready. This is insane."
