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Enrique Tarrio, ex-Proud Boys leader, gets 22 years for US Capitol riot

Tarrio, convicted of seditious conspiracy, gets longest prison sentence to date in relation to January 6, 2021, attack.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

Ken Paxton impeachment trial begins with sniping: “Slow creep of corruption” vs. “nothing of significance”

After senators rejected the suspended attorney general’s bid to dismiss all accusations against him, lawyers for both sides laid out their cases and impeachment managers called their first witness.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2023

Former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years over US Capitol attack

Sentencing of Enrique Tarrio caps one of the most significant prosecutions in the investigation into the January 6 attack

The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023

New York attorney general asks judge to fine Trump over ‘frivolous’ arguments

Letitia James says Trump family is rehashing failed legal arguments in $250m civil suit over company’s business affairs

The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023

Can Trump be banned from 2024 race? Legal experts divided on 14th amendment arguments

Legal effort seeks to bar supporters of ‘rebellion’ or ‘insurrection from serving

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Burning Man disaster was an ‘act of God’ and trapped revellers are ‘brainwashed’

Rampant – and debunked – conspiracy theories have spread online about the chaotic festival in the Nevada desert

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

A Georgia redistricting trial begins with a clash over what federal law requires for Black voters

Challengers to Georgia’s voting district maps are telling a federal judge that the state is legally required to provide more political opportunities to Black voters

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Trump's co-defendants ready to flip?

Strategy emerging for Meadows and other co-defendants: "Portray yourself as a helpless pawn," pin blame on Trump

Salon · Sep 5, 2023

Trump’s White House chief of staff pleads not guilty in Georgia case

Mark Meadows joins Trump and other co-defendants in waiving formal arraignment hearings in US election subversion case.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

Ken Paxton cannot be forced to testify at his impeachment trial, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rules

The suspended attorney general argued that he should have the same protection from testifying as any defendant in a criminal trial. Patrick, acting as trial judge, agreed.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2023