Capitol

Ex-Oath Keepers Attorney Admits to Obstruction in Capitol Riot Case

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Washington, D.C. – A former legal advisor to the Oath Keepers, a prominent far-right militia group, has admitted her role in obstructing the certification of the 2020 Presidential election results, culminating her involvement in the events surrounding the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kellye SoRelle, who had provided legal counsel for the group, entered a guilty plea to charges of obstructing an official proceeding. SoRelle’s admission comes as part of a broader investigation into the January 6 events, which has seen numerous members of the Oath Keepers facing a variety of charges from … Read more

Capitol Rioter Dubbed ‘Shield Grampy’ Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Assaulting Officers During January 6th Attack

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington sentenced a man involved in the January 6 Capitol riots to more than four and a half years in prison on Thursday for assaulting law enforcement officers during the attack. Anthony Mastanduno, 61, known to online followers as “Shield Grampy,” had previously admitted guilt to nine criminal charges in March, a pivotal month that was supposed to see former Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump commence his trial over similar allegations connected to the attack. The sentencing of Mastanduno unfolds as Trump’s own legal battle remains on hold. The … Read more

Gun Control Advocates Rally at Minnesota State Capitol in Support of Stricter Firearm Regulations

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — A rally is scheduled to take place at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon in support of stricter gun laws. This comes in response to the recent fatal shooting of two police officers and a firefighter paramedic in Burnsville, which spurred the introduction of proposed legislation two weeks ago. The rally aims to garner support for two bills that advocates hope will become law. One of the bills proposes a requirement for gun owners to store their guns and ammunition separately. However, opponents argue that this requirement is illogical and prevents … Read more

Arizona State Capitol Marched Upon by Advocates Protesting for Unborn Children’s Protection and Abortion Rights

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of individuals took to the streets surrounding the Arizona State Capitol on Friday, united in their mission to defend the rights of unborn children. The rally drew in a diverse range of participants, including Judith Villegas, an anti-abortion advocate who spoke passionately about her personal experience with abortion and its lasting impact on her physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being. The future of abortion in Arizona remains uncertain, as the Arizona State Supreme Court deliberates on whether to uphold a near-total abortion ban that predates the state’s establishment. … Read more