U.S. Capitol 'Lectern Guy' gets permission to travel for holidays

Adam Johnson is facing up to six months in prison and a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for February, but he asked a judge for permission to travel for the Christmas holiday.

New documents show Lakeland woman's alleged involvement in Capitol riot

New court records say a Lakeland woman posted on social media while she participated in the January 6 riot at the nation's Capitol building, but then she tried to delete her posts when she found out other rioters were being arrested. 

Prosecutors: Parents had 14-year-old 'in tow' at Capitol riot, mom should get jail time

Virginia Marie “Jenny” Spencer and her husband, Christopher, had the child “in tow” when they joined other rioters who overwhelmed a line of police officers, invaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite and demanded entry to the House chamber, prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.

House Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.

Jan. 6 panel votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection voted Wednesday to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee's questions.

Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' to spend more than 3 years in prison for role in Capitol riot

Prosecutors had recommended that the 33-year-old Arizona man receive a 51-month sentence for his role in the insurrection, which would be the longest prison term for anyone charged in the riot.

Jan. 6 panel to vote on contempt against former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark

Former DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark appeared for a deposition last month but refused to answer any questions based on Trump’s legal efforts to block the probe.

Appeals court to weigh Trump arguments to withhold records related to Jan. 6

A panel of judges on Tuesday questioned whether they had the authority to grant former President Donald Trump’s demands to stop Congress from gaining access to documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Jan. 6 committee to hold vote on contempt charges for former DOJ official on Wednesday

A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Wednesday to hold Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official, in contempt of Congress.

Florida man charged in Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

A Florida man affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group was arrested Tuesday on charges related to storming the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection, officials said.

Proud Boys, Oath Keepers leaders subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot has issued subpoenas to leaders of two far-right organizations, the Oath Keepers and the Proud boys.

House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Alex Jones, Roger Stone over rally planning

A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to five more individuals, including former President Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison

Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”

Steve Bannon appears in court on contempt charges in Jan. 6 probe

Steve Bannon, a longtime Trump ally, appeared before a judge on Monday to face criminal contempt charges after defying a Jan. 6 subpoena.

Federal appeals court temporarily blocks release of Trump Jan. 6 documents

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection as the court considers an emergency request by former President Donald Trump.

Capitol rioter Scott Fairlamb sentenced to 41 months for assaulting police officer

Scott Fairlamb's sentencing could guide other judges in deciding the appropriate punishment for dozens of other rioters who engaged in violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Prosecutors seek 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley

Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.

Prince Harry says he ‘warned’ Twitter CEO about platform’s influence of Jan. 6 riot

Prince Harry said he penned a message to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, warning him that the social media platform would be used to incite a “coup” ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Judge denies Trump’s request to block some documents from Jan. 6 committee

A federal judge ruled that the congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot can access some White House records leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection.