Tom Dreisbach
Stories
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A judge unleashed a tirade on a prominent Jan. 6 defendant for his post-plea comments
Brandon Straka pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for egging on rioters during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The judge in the case said he has since made "questionable" comments about his plea.
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How Trump's 'will be wild' tweet drew rioters to the Capitol on Jan. 6
In the cases against the hundreds of Capitol riot defendants, attorneys repeatedly reference how Trump's tweet motivated rioters to come to Washington, D.C. — sometimes with weapons and armor in tow.
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Alleged 'Nazi sympathizer' testifies in his own defense in Capitol riot trial
An alleged "Nazi sympathizer" and Capitol rioter took the stand in his own defense. Timothy Hale-Cusanelli is accused of obstructing Congress, but did not assault police or cause property damage.
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Jury in the first Jan. 6 trial finds Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty
Members of the jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. It's the first trial stemming from the events of that day.
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A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes.
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Experts see 'red flags' at nonprofit raising big money for Capitol riot defendants
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 to support alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. The group says the funds support defendants, but families have raised concerns about transparency.
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The texts Fox hosts sent during the Jan. 6 riot don't match how Fox covered it on air
Fox hosts sent desperate messages during the Capitol riot, urging Trump to act. The messages are a stark contrast to the way Fox has covered the insurrection on air.
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Capitol riot suspects had more ties to Oath Keepers than previously known
NPR has identified previously undisclosed connections between the far-right anti-government group the Oath Keepers and defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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'Off the rails': New Tucker Carlson project for Fox embraces conspiracy theories
Tucker Carlson's new three-part series on the January 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol relies on a rogue's gallery of conspiracy theorists to divert blame from supporters of former President Donald Trump.
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A Capitol Police officer is accused of telling a Jan. 6 suspect to hide evidence
Federal prosecutors have accused a U.S. Capitol Police officer of obstruction of justice for allegedly encouraging a suspect in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to hide evidence of their participation.
