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At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.
US Capitol rioter Jacob Chansley asks for presidential pardon, saying he was 'answering the call' of Donald Trump Posted FriFriday 15 updated FriFriday 15 QAnon follower Jacob Chansley is accused of leaving a threatening note for Vice-President Mike Pence. ( Print text only Cancel The lawyer for the US Capitol siege rioter known as the "QAnon shaman" has asked for a presidential pardon for his client, as another member of the mob who stormed the building faces court for allegedly planning to take hostages using zip-tie handcuffs. Key points: Mr Chansley's lawyer said his client was not viole...
'He meant to kidnap....perhaps execute': Retired Lt. Col charged over Capitol MAGA siege wanted to take hostages, say prosecutors who also claim QAnon Shaman planned to 'assassinate officials' Retired Lt. Col. Larry Rendall Brock Jr was arrested last Sunday in Texas over his involvement in the US Capitol siege He was photographed on the Senate floor during the deadly riot wearing a helmet and heavy vest and carrying plastic zip-tie handcuffs The 53-year-old appeared in a Texas court on Thursday on a string of charges Prosecutors said the zip ties were proof Brock had planned to take hos...
Federal prosecutors say the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U_S_ Capitol aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials.”
Vice President Mike Pence reportedly received a threatening note during the insurrection.