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Oct 28, 2022

Former Capitol Police Officer Found Guilty In Jan. 6 Obstruction Of Justice Trial

Michael A. Riley was found guilty of obstruction of justice for deleting communication he had with a Capitol insurrectionist.

Apr 21, 2022

Fallout Continues After Nats Park Parachuters Prompt Capitol Evacuation

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi blamed the incident on the FAA’s “apparent failure to notify Capitol Police”, calling it “outrageous and inexcusable.”

Oct 15, 2021

Capitol Police Officer Charged With Obstruction Of Justice For Allegedly Messaging Jan. 6 Insurrectionist

Officer Michael Angelo Riley directed the insurrectionist to remove videos and pictures from social media that showed him inside the building on Jan. 6, according to the indictment.

Apr 02, 2021

Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At U.S. Capitol; Suspect Shot And Killed

U.S. Capitol Police say a man rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers at the North Barricade access point along Constitution Avenue.

Mar 15, 2021

Fence Around U.S. Capitol Will Be Scaled Back Starting This Week

Residents of Capitol Hill have been leading a campaign to dismantle the four miles of fencing entirely after navigating its perimeter for more than two months.

Feb 19, 2021

Capitol Police Investigates 35 Officers, Suspends 6 For Actions During Jan. 6 Riots

One of the suspended officers allegedly took a selfie with the rioters while another wore a MAGA hat.

Feb 08, 2021

Eleanor Holmes Norton Introduces Bill To Ban Permanent Fencing Around The Capitol

“There are many state-of-the-art options that wouldn’t needlessly wall off the Capitol complex like a fortress.”

Jan 28, 2021

Update: Man Arrested Near Capitol Had Gun In Car, List Of Congress Members, Police Say

Dennis Westover, of West Virginia, was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and possession of unregistered ammo.

Jan 26, 2021

Acting Capitol Police Chief: Department Knew Of Armed Threats On Jan. 6 But Was Underprepared

The failures could mean more security and less access for D.C. residents.

Jan 22, 2021

At Least 38 Capitol Police Officers Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 Since Jan. 6 Riots, Union Says

Union leaders are criticizing the “continued systemic failures” of USCP leadership.

 
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