Michael A. Riley was found guilty of obstruction of justice for deleting communication he had with a Capitol insurrectionist.
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.
U.S. Capitol Police say a man rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers at the North Barricade access point along Constitution Avenue.
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.
One of the suspended officers allegedly took a selfie with the rioters while another wore a MAGA hat.
“There are many state-of-the-art options that wouldn’t needlessly wall off the Capitol complex like a fortress.”
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.