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Friday marked the two-year anniversary of the infamous January 6 attack in which pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol, ransacking the building and forcing Congress to seek immunity.
Trump supporters clashed with police and security forces as crowds tried to storm the US Capitol.
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It took about four hours to secure the building so that Congress could certify President Bidens election victory.
Several people died as a result of the uprising, including protesters like Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed by police when she tried to enter a protected area, and Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick.
An investigation was launched by a select committee of the House to look into the attack. The investigation was completed in December 2022 and the committee was disbanded.
The committees final report accuses Trump of inciting riots in response to the 2020 presidential election and encouraging rioters to nullify the vote, the report also recommends barring Trump from future political office, and recommends the Department of Justice to pursue criminal charges against Trump. because of his involvement.
A majority of Congress has spoken out against the insurrection, and even Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, both of whom have been outspoken critics of Trump.
Some Convicted Of Sedition
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the right-wing militia group Oath Keepers and Kelly Meggs, the head of the organizations Florida chapter were both convicted of seditious conspiracy (the agreement between two or more people to overthrow the government) in November 2022 for their roles in the rebellion. Three other leaders and members of the organization were charged with other federal offenses and acquitted of sedition charges. It marked the first time in more than two decades that the Justice Department had been found guilty of sedition; less than 12 people have been convicted of this crime.
How Many Charges Trump Could Face
Four. In December 2022, the committee on January 6 referred Trump to the Justice Department and recommended four charges: obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the US, inciting an insurrection and conspiracy to make false statements. This is the first time in history that members of Congress have recommended a president for criminal prosecution.
How Many People Are Charged
978. According to the Department of Justice database, there were approximately 978 people charged and arrested with multiple crimes related to the attack. The median age of the defendants was 39, with more than 86% identifying as male and the majority coming from Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York and California, according to George Washington University’s Project on Extremism.
What do they charge?
Some of the charges include obstructing law enforcement during a civil disturbance, entering and remaining in a restricted building or premises, committing physical violence in a restricted building or premises and forcible assault, resisting, opposing, obstructing federal officials. Rioters were arrested in nearly all 50 states, and more than 260 of them were charged with more serious crimes related to assault or obstructing law enforcement, according to the DOJ.
How Many Plead Guilty?
465. About 465 rioters pleaded guilty and entered into plea deals. The charges they pleaded guilty to include assaulting law enforcement and obstructing a civil proceeding. John Schaffer, a lifetime founding member of the Oath Keepers, was the first to enter into a plea deal and faces up to 30 years in prison, according to the DOJ.
Some have already been sentenced
335. According to the DOJ, approximately 335 people received sentences in connection with the January 6 attacks, and approximately 185 were sentenced to long prison terms. Florida resident Paul Hodgkins is the first person to be sentenced federally in connection with the attack. He received eight months in federal prison and two years of supervised release.
How Many People Are Subpoenaed
More than 100. The House committee overseeing the investigation on January 6 issued more than 100 subpoenas to people including members of Congress such as Former House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, White House officials such as former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and former chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump himself. The committee also issued subpoenas to several companies such as Reddit, Meta and Twitter where its alleged communications about the riot took place.
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
18 months. The January 6 committee spent 18 months investigating the deadly insurgency and Trump’s role in it. The committee released an 845-page report on December 22, 2022 detailing their findings. “As the Select Committee concludes its work, their words should be a clarion call to all Americans: to guard our Democracy carefully and give our vote only to those who are loyal in their defense of our Constitution, ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in the report. .
Further Reading
Panels Final Report Jan. 6: Trump Should Be Banned From Public Office For Conspiracy To Overturn 2020 Election (Forbes)
Oath Keepers Trial: Founder Stewart Rhodes Found Guilty Of Fraudulent Conspiracy For First Time Since 1995 (Forbes)
465 rioters have pleaded guilty for their role in the Capitol uprising so far. This table tracks them all. (Insider)
Here is a list of people subpoenaed by the January 6 committee (The Hill)
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