Riot

Man Hit with $500K Judgment for Assaulting Officer Linked to Capitol Riot Tragedy

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A jury in Virginia has ordered a man to pay $500,000 in damages for his role in assaulting a police officer during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The incident has been linked to the tragic death of the officer, who later took his own life. This decision reinforces the serious consequences of actions taken during the unrest that sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The jury’s verdict comes after a civil trial that examined the actions and impact of those involved in the riot. The assault on the officer, who was … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Awards $500,000 to Widow of Officer Who Died After Capitol Riot Assault

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Washington, D.C. — A federal jury awarded $500,000 to the widow of a Metropolitan Police officer who took his own life following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The jury found David Walls-Kaufman, a 69-year-old chiropractor, liable for assaulting Officer Jeffrey Smith during the violent uprising that day. The jury’s decision came after deliberating on the testimonies and evidence presented during the civil trial. They ordered Walls-Kaufman to pay Erin Smith $380,000 in punitive damages and $60,000 in compensatory damages for the assault that took place inside the Capitol. Additionally, the jury … Read more

Trial Begins: Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Officer’s Suicide Linked to Capitol Riot Aftermath

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Plymouth, Massachusetts — A trial has commenced in a lawsuit against a man who received a pardon for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, following the tragic suicide of a police officer who responded to the insurrection. The case questions the accountability of individuals involved in the events that led to the temporary breach of the Capitol building. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are the family of Officer Jeffrey Smith, who took his own life weeks after the tumultuous events of January 6, 2021. They allege that the defendant, Matthew Perna, along with … Read more

Proud Boys Challenge Justice System, Claim ‘Political Persecution’ After Convictions for Jan. 6 Riot

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WASHINGTON — Members of the far-right group Proud Boys, who were found guilty of taking part in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, have launched a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming they are victims of political persecution. The lawsuit comes as these individuals, dubbed “political prisoners” by their advocates, face significant sentences following their convictions related to the insurrection. The group, noted for its involvement in various political violent clashes, argues that the charges against them are politically biased and motivated. Their claims center on a belief that they are being unfairly … Read more