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Judge Schedules Key Conference in Trump Jan. 6 Case Following Supreme Court Decision

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Washington — A federal judge has scheduled a conference to discuss the future proceedings of former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot case. This development follows a recent Supreme Court decision, setting the stage for the judiciary to address significant legal points that may influence the course of the proceedings. The conference, arranged by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, affirms the judiciary’s commitment to advancing the case, which has drawn national and global attention since the events that unfolded at the Capitol in January 2021. The specifics of the Supreme Court … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Renewed Monitoring of Jan. 6 Defendant’s Online Activities Ahead of 2024 Election

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Washington — A federal judge has reinstated the computer monitoring condition for Daniel Goodwyn, a San Francisco web designer convicted of involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the next presidential election nears. Goodwyn, a self-described member of the Proud Boys, was originally sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by a year of supervised probation, which is due to conclude in August 2023. Goodwyn pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building during the turmoil at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, … Read more

Judge Slams Downplaying of Jan. 6 Insurrection and Condemns Effort to Elevate Rioters to ‘Hostages’

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Washington, D.C. – D.C. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth recently condemned the attempt to downplay the January 6, 2021, insurrection during the sentencing of a participant convicted of multiple crimes. Judge Lamberth expressed his outrage at the effort to elevate the rioters to the status of “hostages,” emphasizing that such actions should not be normalized. This is not the first time Judge Lamberth has spoken out against the attempt to rewrite history surrounding the events of that day. In a previous sentencing memo, he called the insurrection a riot and emphasized the lasting trauma it … Read more

Ethics Panels Clear Former Jan. 6 Witness Lawyer of Complaints: A Look into the Case

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WASHINGTON – The ethics panels have dismissed complaints against a former lawyer who represented a witness in the January 6th Capitol insurrection. The lawyer, Stephen R. Donoghue, previously served as a top attorney in the Justice Department during the Obama administration. According to documents obtained by The New York Times, the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of Inspector General concluded that Donoghue did not violate any legal or ethical rules in his representation of the witness, an FBI agent who testified before Congress. The panels determined that Donoghue’s actions were within the bounds … Read more