Data collected from cellphone towers also reveal that someone inside the Trump White House was in communication with a member of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys in the days just before the Jan. 6 riot.
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Lebanon man indicted on charges related to Capitol riot
A new federal indictment includes charges that Kyle Fitzsimons injured 2 police officers during the Jan. 6 riot.
‘Blame Trump’ defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot
But experts say the strategy may help at sentencing when the judge is asked for leniency.
Federal investigators pinpoint suspect in officer’s death at Capitol riot
The FBI obtains video that shows the person spraying a chemical substance on him and others.
Video from Capitol riot appears to show officer being sprayed with chemical before he died
Investigators have struggled to figure out how precisely Officer Brian Sicknick died and whether someone could be held criminally accountable.
Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot renounces militia group
But Jessica Watkins, an Army veteran from Ohio, was actively involved in the planning and organizing of the Jan. 6 attack and is too dangerous to be released, a judge says.
Our View: Maine Sens. Collins, King on right side of impeachment vote
But the acquittal leaves too many unanswered questions for the country to be able to move on.
Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump’s acquittal
Investigations were already planned, but lawmakers in both parties are discussing an independent Sept. 11-style commission on the deadly insurrection.
Commentary: Only impeachment – and conviction – fit what happened Jan. 6
Donald Trump’s core offense was the stunning abuse of his executive power in attempting to violently impede the peaceful transition of power.
Lebanon man charged in Capitol riot will be moved to Washington
During a brief court appearance by video Thursday, Kyle Fitzsimons waived his right to argue for bail until he is transferred.