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An ex-police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leader
Read full article: An ex-police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leaderA retired police officer in the nation’s capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.
Imprisoned Proud Boys leader balks at answering a prosecutor's questions about Capitol attack
Read full article: Imprisoned Proud Boys leader balks at answering a prosecutor's questions about Capitol attackAn imprisoned far-right extremist group leader who was the top target of the federal investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has balked at answering a prosecutor’s questions about the attack.
Prosecutors reveal a reason for Capitol rioter's secretive sentencing: His government cooperation
Read full article: Prosecutors reveal a reason for Capitol rioter's secretive sentencing: His government cooperationFederal authorities have revealed a reason for the unusual secrecy surrounding a Pennsylvania man’s guilty plea and prison sentence for attacking police during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Capitol rioter who trained for a 'firefight' with paintball gets over four years in prison
Read full article: Capitol rioter who trained for a 'firefight' with paintball gets over four years in prisonA California man whom prosecutors say was fixated on arresting Democratic leaders and training for combat with paintball fights after the 2020 presidential election has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot.
Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prison
Read full article: Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prisonA New York man who stole a badge and radio from a police officer brutally beaten by other rioters during the attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prison
Read full article: Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prisonA California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Under court deal, Binance can continue U.S. operations as it battles SEC fraud charges
Read full article: Under court deal, Binance can continue U.S. operations as it battles SEC fraud chargesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Binance have reached a court agreement that lets the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange continue to operate in the United States as it battles SEC fraud charges.
Wounded man who invaded Senate with knife sentenced to prison for Capitol riot
Read full article: Wounded man who invaded Senate with knife sentenced to prison for Capitol riotAn Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol and invading the Senate floor with a knife on his hip and a gaping wound on his face.
Romance novel model gets prison for Jan. 6 attack on police
Read full article: Romance novel model gets prison for Jan. 6 attack on policeA Michigan pipelayer who modeled for covers of romance novels has been sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting police at the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
Capitol rioter guilty of stealing badge from beaten officer
Read full article: Capitol rioter guilty of stealing badge from beaten officerA New York man has pleaded guilty to stealing a badge and radio from a police officer who was brutally beaten as rioters pulled him into the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol over two years ago.
Capitol rioter, a ‘one man wrecking ball,' gets 7-year term
Read full article: Capitol rioter, a ‘one man wrecking ball,' gets 7-year termAn Iowa man who admitted to taking part in the assault of a police officer as part of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday after the judge called him one of the most serious offenders on that day.
Russia probe memo wrongly withheld under Barr, court rules
Read full article: Russia probe memo wrongly withheld under Barr, court rulesThe Justice Department under Attorney General William Barr improperly withheld portions of an internal memorandum Barr cited in announcing that then-President Donald Trump had not committed obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation.
Man gets over 2 years in prison for Pelosi threat after riot
Read full article: Man gets over 2 years in prison for Pelosi threat after riotA North Carolina man who came to Washington armed with guns and threatened to shoot House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the day after the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformation
Read full article: Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformationFalsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them in court or at least produce some sympathy.
Justice Dept. appeals judge's order on Russia probe memo
Read full article: Justice Dept. appeals judge's order on Russia probe memoThe Biden administration says it will appeal a judge’s order directing it to release a legal memo on whether President Donald Trump had obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
Judge orders Justice Dept. to release Trump obstruction memo
Read full article: Judge orders Justice Dept. to release Trump obstruction memoA federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
Judge seeks more details on Trump's clemency for Roger Stone
Read full article: Judge seeks more details on Trump's clemency for Roger StoneFILE - In this Nov. 7, 2019, file photo, Roger Stone arrives at federal court in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
Former federal prosecutors discuss Trump’s commentary on Roger Stone’s case
Read full article: Former federal prosecutors discuss Trump’s commentary on Roger Stone’s caseRoger Stone, a Broward County resident and longtime confidant of President Donald Trump, was sentenced to more than three years in prison Thursday for obstructing a congressional investigation. Attorney General William Barr took a public swipe Thursday at President Donald Trump, saying that the presidents tweets about Justice Department prosecutors and cases make it impossible for me to do my job. Barr made the comment during an interview with ABC News just days after the Justice Department overruled its own prosecutors. they had initially recommended in a court filing that President Donald Trumps longtime ally and confidant Roger Stone be sentenced to 7 to 9 years in prison. During the 2016 campaign, Stone mentioned in interviews and public appearances that he was in contact with founder Julian Assange through a trusted intermediary and hinted at inside knowledge of WikiLeaks’ plans.
Roger Stone returns to South Florida after being convicted in federal court
Read full article: Roger Stone returns to South Florida after being convicted in federal courtFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Roger Stone is back in South Florida. The friend and advisor to President Donald Trump is waiting to be sentenced after his conviction last week on several federal charges. Stone, 67, arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Sunday afternoon. Stone was convicted in federal court of obstructing the congressional inquiry, lying to investigators under oath and trying to block the testimony of a witness whose account would have exposed his lies. Although the maximum prison time could be 50 years, the punishment for Stone, who had no previous criminal record, will almost certainly be far lighter.
Judge blocks Roger Stone from using social media
Read full article: Judge blocks Roger Stone from using social mediaRoger Stone, a longtime confidant for President Donald Trump, leaves a federal courthouse after he was found in violation of a court-issued gag order, July 16, 2019, in Washington. WASHINGTON - A federal judge has banned Roger Stone, the longtime confidant to President Donald Trump, from using social media after finding him in violation of a court-issued gag order Tuesday. In doing so, U.S. Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered Stone not to "post or communicate on Instagram Twitter or Facebook in any way or any subject." Jackson had imposed a full gag order in February after he posted a photo of Jackson with what appeared to be crosshairs near her head. The indictment alleges Stone was the middle man between Trump's presidential campaign and WikiLeaks, which had damaging information on Trump's opponent, Hillary Clinton.