Stay updated with breaking news from Jay Weimer. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
An Associated Press review of public records, social media posts and videos shows at least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near the Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation but not yet named.
Federal prosecutors say the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U_S_ Capitol aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials.”
Federal prosecutors say the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U_S_ Capitol aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials.”
Some of the people involved in last week's events were ex-military and one reportedly carried zip-ties in his pockets
DOJ 'disconnect' over evidence Capitol rioters were trying to capture or kill lawmakers Print this article There is a “disconnect” within the Justice Department over whether Capitol rioters were trying to seize or kill lawmakers, with two federal prosecutors telling courts that evidence suggested suspects intended hostage-taking or assassination, while the Washington, D.C., prosecutor running lead said there is “no direct evidence” of “kill-capture teams” at this time. At issue are claims made against two men — “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley, spotted wearing bull horns and ...