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law13 hours ago

Judge Drops Proud Boys’ Jan. 6 Case After DOJ Push, Citing Separation of Powers

A federal judge reluctantly approved the DOJ’s motion to drop the Proud Boys’ Jan. 6 seditious-conspiracy case with prejudice, saying he had no authority to override prosecutors who vacated the convictions. The decision ends one of the riot’s most high-profile prosecutions and aligns with Trump-era pardons and DOJ moves to erase related convictions, while Tarrio had been pardoned and others’ convictions were left for appeal or had their sentences commuted; DOJ is also weighing vacating related cases like the Oath Keepers as Amit Mehta weighs those decisions.

via Politico|
#court-ruling#enrique-tarrio#jan-6-capitol-riot
Pardoned Jan. 6 figure Jake Lang arrested in Dallas on terroristic threats charge
us-news-politics1 month ago

Pardoned Jan. 6 figure Jake Lang arrested in Dallas on terroristic threats charge

Far-right influencer Jake Lang, who was pardoned by President Trump for federal Jan. 6 charges, was arrested in Dallas on a third-degree felony terroristic threats count linked to alleged threats toward a juror in a separate murder trial; Lang has faced multiple legal issues since the insurrection, including recent trespassing arrests in Frisco and vandalism accusations in Minnesota.

via CBS News|
#dallas-arrest#jake-lang#jan-6-capitol-riot
Trump's $1.8B settlement fund attracts a crowded field of allies
politics1 month ago

Trump's $1.8B settlement fund attracts a crowded field of allies

A broad roster of Trump allies, including Jan. 6 defendants such as Mark McCloskey, George Santos and Rod Blagojevich, are already eyeing the Justice Department's new $1.8 billion settlement fund. The program, intended to compensate those charged or prosecuted, still lacks details on eligibility and how to apply, and its rollout has become a focal point in political and legal debates.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#jan-6-capitol-riot#justice-department
War-talk without a military record as Mullin heads for DHS confirmation
politics3 months ago

War-talk without a military record as Mullin heads for DHS confirmation

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security, has never worn a U.S. military uniform but has spoken in interviews as if he did, prompting scrutiny of his background. Axios and others have reported privately hinting at dangerous private security work in the Middle East, while Mullin told a Senate hearing he never traveled abroad except on vacations or mission work. The scrutiny comes as his nomination proceeds amid earlier Jan. 6 comments and cryptic references to overseas assignments.

via The Guardian|
#dhs#jan-6-capitol-riot#markwayne-mullin
Jan. 6 Cases and Political Tensions Highlighted in Recent Sentences and Pardons
law-and-justice8 months ago

Jan. 6 Cases and Political Tensions Highlighted in Recent Sentences and Pardons

Taylor Taranto, a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant involved in livestreaming a bomb threat near Obama's home, was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release after his initial sentencing memo was withdrawn and prosecutors were placed on leave. The case involved controversy over descriptions of the Capitol riot and Taranto's activities post-Trump's social media post about Obama.

via CBS News|
#jan-6-capitol-riot#law-and-justice#obama-neighborhood
U.S. Prosecutors Suspended Over Jan. 6 Rioter Description
law-and-politics8 months ago

U.S. Prosecutors Suspended Over Jan. 6 Rioter Description

The Justice Department placed two D.C.-based prosecutors on leave after they filed court documents describing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a 'mob of rioters,' which included references to a case involving pardoned individual Taylor Taranto. The filings and descriptions led to personnel changes amid ongoing political and legal debates over the riot and related pardons by President Trump.

via CBS News|
#jan-6-capitol-riot#justice-department#law-and-politics
FBI Officials Clarify Role in Jan. 6, Deny Incitement Claims
politics9 months ago

FBI Officials Clarify Role in Jan. 6, Deny Incitement Claims

Sen. Amy Klobuchar criticized President Trump for claiming the FBI planted agents in the crowd during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, calling it 'appalling' and emphasizing that agents were brought in to help, not to incite. She noted that investigations found no evidence of FBI agents acting as agitators, and clarified that agents were called in after delays in military assistance, with some acknowledging that the move went against FBI standards. The controversy continues as different narratives about the FBI's role emerge.

via CBS News|
#amy-klobuchar#fbi-agents#jan-6-capitol-riot
Justice Department Seeks Dismissal of Proud Boys Lawsuit Amid Political Tensions
politics10 months ago

Justice Department Seeks Dismissal of Proud Boys Lawsuit Amid Political Tensions

Members of the Proud Boys are calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi's resignation after the Justice Department filed a motion to dismiss their $100 million lawsuit related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, alleging systemic abuse and constitutional violations, which has sparked criticism and further legal challenges from Jan. 6 defendants and supporters.

via CBS News|
#jan-6-capitol-riot#justice-department#lawsuit-dismissal
politics10 months ago

Air Force grants military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt

The U.S. Air Force will provide military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt, a veteran killed during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, after the Biden administration initially denied the honors. Babbitt, who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the UAE, was shot by Capitol Police while attempting to enter a restricted area. The Trump administration previously settled a wrongful death lawsuit with her family, and Trump pardoned many involved in the riot.

via Politico|
#air-force#ashli-babbitt#jan-6-capitol-riot
Controversy Surrounds Trump's BLS Nominee Amid Criticism and Political Tensions
politics11 months ago

Controversy Surrounds Trump's BLS Nominee Amid Criticism and Political Tensions

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was present near the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot but was described by the White House as a bystander who was there for meetings and did not participate in the events. His presence has raised questions amid his nomination and previous criticisms of the BLS, with Senate confirmation still required.

via NBC News|
#bureau-of-labor-statistics#ej-antoni#jan-6-capitol-riot