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Jan 05, 2022

Two D.C. Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Suffered While Fighting Off Insurrectionists

The officers say they were physically assaulted and injured by insurrectionists that former president Donald Trump “inflamed, encouraged, incited, directed, and aided and abetted.”

Dec 14, 2021

D.C. Attorney General Sues Proud Boys And Oath Keepers Over Damages From Jan. 6 Insurrection

The lawsuit filed by Attorney General Karl Racine seeks significant damages for the costs incurred by D.C. when hundreds of police officers responded to the insurrection.

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.

Sep 18, 2021

Small Crowd Shows Up To The Capitol For Uneventful Rally In Support Of Insurrectionists

There was no shortage of journalists or security officers, amid fears of potential violence once again outside the seat of the U.S. government.

Aug 23, 2021

No Disciplinary Action For U.S. Capitol Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Jan. 6 Rioter

The officer is not being identified after threats made to his life.

Aug 20, 2021

MPD Will Have ‘Increased Presence’ Around D.C. During Sept. 18 ‘Justice For J6’ Rally

MPD says the force will be “fully activated” during the rally.

May 15, 2021

National Guard To End Deployment At Capitol May 23, As House Considers Permanent Unit

Plans for a permanent military unit at the Capitol are under consideration.

Mar 20, 2021

‘I’ve Got To Paint Fast!’: Local Residents Watch As Capitol Fence Razor Wire Comes Down

Capitol Police say with no “credible threat,” the fence is no longer warranted.

Mar 09, 2021

Capitol Employees Receive Hundreds Of Thank You Notes For Cleaning Up After Jan. 6 Insurrection

The Architect of the Capitol published 44 pages of thank you notes sent to Capitol employees from people across the U.S.

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.”

 
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