Riot

Trial Date Set for Horry County Man Charged in Capitol Riot, Speedy Trial Request Granted

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Horry County, S.C. – The legal proceedings against a local man implicated in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, are progressing, with a court setting a timetable that pushes his trial date to no earlier than February 11, 2025. The suspect, Jason Barrett, is facing multiple federal charges following his alleged involvement in the chaotic episode that day. On Tuesday, a federal judge granted Barrett’s request for a speedy trial during a status hearing. However, the trial date has been delayed until 2025 to satisfy the “interest of justice,” thus allowing ample … Read more

Trump’s Pardon Pledges Cast Shadow Over Capitol Riot Sentencing as Defendants Seek Delays

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The aftermath of the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, continues to reverberate through U.S. federal courts, where defendants and judges alike are contending with the implications of former President Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory and his previous campaign promises. Trump had openly stated during his campaign that he might pardon individuals convicted in connection with the Capitol attack, a pledge that has now influenced several defendants to seek postponements in their legal proceedings, hoping for a potential reprieve. Last week, discussions of these pardons were prevalent, particularly during sentencing hearings. In … Read more

Jury Convicts Inmate in Deadly 2018 Gang-Related Prison Riot, Hands Down Additional Life Sentences

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BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — After just one hour of deliberation, a Lee County jury convicted inmate Stephen Green of murder and other charges stemming from a brutal 2018 prison riot that left seven dead and more than 20 injured. The jury found Green guilty on Thursday, making him the only person thus far convicted of murder for the violent episode, despite the large number of inmates involved. The trial, which began Monday, highlights the severe consequences of one of the nation’s most devastating prison riots and marks Green as the second to face trial out of … 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