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Capitol Police leadership had not planned for a riot or attack, [362] and on January 6, under "orders from leadership", the force deployed without riot gear, shields, batons, or "less lethal" arms such as sting grenades. Department riot shields had been improperly stored, causing them to shatter upon impact. [160]
A 1:00 p.m. protest at the U.S. Capitol is added to the January 6 rally announcement on the March to Save America website. [98] An internal Capitol Police intelligence report warns that enraged protesters flanked by white supremacists and extreme militia groups are likely to arrive in Washington armed for battle and target Congress on January 6.
Members of far-right extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys have also been drawn into the investigation for their roles in planning and orchestrating the riot. Jan. 6-related ...
The FBI had at least 26 confidential informants on the ground in Washington, DC, during the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol — most of whom engaged in illegal activity during the chaos, the ...
Here's what to know about Jan. 6, 2021 pardons on the fourth anniversary of the riots. Supporters of then-President Donald Trump attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. How many people were ...
On January 6, Oath Keepers clad in reinforced vests and tactical gear accompanied by a German Shepherd named "Warrior" marched to the capitol building in two tactical formations known as "stacks", where they participated and led the attack. [1] After January 6, Oath Keeper leadership continued to plot to use force to oppose the transfer of power.
On January 6, Miller withheld permission to deploy the National Guard until 4:32 pm, after assets from Virginia had already entered the District, a FBI SWAT team had arrived at the Capitol, and Trump had instructed rioters to "go home". [49] [14] Miller's permission would not actually be relayed to the Commander of the Guard until 5:08. [192]
The federal government’s efforts to prosecute January 6 rioters began in the immediate aftermath of the 2021 riot, under the Trump administration and with Trump appointees at the helm of the ...