January

Judge Clears Way for Release of Key Documents Detailing Trump’s Role in January 6 Events

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WASHINGTON — A ruling by a federal judge has green-lighted the release of source documents potentially shedding new light on former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot. The decision is part of ongoing efforts to hold accountable those involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The documents in question, once confidential, are believed to include detailed evidence and communications relating to Trump and his associates’ actions leading up to and during the unrest at the Capitol. Legal analysts predict that this move could underscore … Read more

Trump Compares DOJ’s January 6th Arguments to Election-Eve Reports

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Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump recently drew parallels between the Justice Department’s approach to the ongoing Jan. 6 investigations and its handling of issues prior to the 2020 election, specifically critiquing the timing of legal filings and reports. Trump has suggested that current investigative actions, including the Justice Department’s allegations against him, are politically motivated, particularly with the proximity to the impending elections. During the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, officials released several findings implicating various individuals in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Central … Read more

Swansea Man Indicted on Multiple Charges for Role in January 6 Capitol Riot

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WASHINGTON — A former business owner from Swansea, Massachusetts, has been indicted on multiple charges stemming from his alleged participation in the January 6 Capitol riots. Michael St. Pierre is facing a seven-count superseding indictment that includes a felony charge of civil disorder, according to a document filed Wednesday in the District of Columbia. The charges against St. Pierre also comprise several misdemeanors: destruction of government property; unauthorized entry into restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive behavior in a restricted setting; physical violence in a restricted building; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and … 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