Rioter

U.S. Government Settles with Family of Jan. 6 Rioter Ashli Babbitt for Nearly $5 Million

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. government has agreed to settle a claim for nearly $5 million with the family of Ashli Babbitt, a rioter who was fatally shot during the January 6 Capitol insurrection. The settlement marks a significant moment in a case that has drawn extensive public attention and debate over accountability and the events of that day. Babbitt was shot by a Capitol Police officer as she attempted to breach a secured area inside the Capitol building during the riot. Her death became emblematic of the chaos that unfolded, raising questions about the … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Jan. 6 Rioter From Attending Trump Inauguration Despite Former Rep. Chris Stewart’s Invitation

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SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge has recently ruled against a motion by Russell Taylor, a convict of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, who sought permission to attend the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump. The request was notably supported by former Utah Representative Chris Stewart, who praised Taylor’s character and contributions to society in his appeal to the court. Taylor, who is currently serving a probation period following his guilty plea of obstructing an official proceeding, is restricted from traveling without court approval. Despite endorsements of his character and his past as a … 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