Hatchet Speed, a military veteran, expressed his admiration for Hitler during the recorded conversation, calling him ‘one of the best people that’s ever been on this earth.’
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Man gets 14 years in Jan. 6 case, longest sentence imposed yet
The judge calls a Kentucky man a ‘soldier against democracy’ who participated in ‘the kind of mayhem, chaos that had never been seen in the country’s history.’
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Jan. 6 prosecutors seek 25 years for Oath Keepers’ Rhodes
A Washington, D.C., jury convicted Stewart Rhodes in November in 1 of the most consequential cases brought in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio, 3 others guilty of sedition in Jan. 6 insurrection plot
A jury in Washington, D.C., found Enrique Tarrio guilty after hearing from dozens of witnesses in one of the most serious cases brought in the stunning attack.
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In New Hampshire stop, Trump embraces woman convicted in Jan. 6 case
The former president has steadily escalated his advocacy for people charged in the Capitol riot staged by a pro-Trump mob.
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Jan. 6 rioter from Jefferson sentenced to 3 years probation
Joshua Colgan will serve 28 days of intermittent confinement for his role in the 2021 Capitol riot.
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Prosecutor says Proud Boys viewed themselves as ‘Trump’s army’
Former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and 4 lieutenants are charged with seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors say was a plot to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential electoral victory.
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Investigation widens over missing Jan. 6 Secret Service texts
A nearly 2-year investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s chief watchdog has expanded to include his role in missing Secret Service texts.
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Pence won’t appeal order to testify in Jan. 6 probe, spokesman says
Former Vice President Mike Pence will testify before a grand jury in the federal investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Judge rules Pence must testify before Jan. 6 grand jury, sources say
The former vice president would not have to answer questions about his own actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the building.