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Chicago man who recorded himself inside Nancy Pelosi’s office convicted in Jan. 6 riot

Kevin James Lyons, of Gladstone Park, was convicted of six federal charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. He could face more than 20 years in prison.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2023

Commentary: In Tennessee, expelled lawmakers remind a nation what political bravery looks like

The churn of local politics rarely makes national news unless the outlet happens to be C-SPAN, but headlines, history and careers were made during proceedings at Tennessee’s State Capitol on Thursday when a GOP supermajority voted to expel two of three Democratic legislators for their participation in a gun control…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023

Why California Republicans still use Sacramento mass shooting in push to undo prison reforms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One year later, Sacramento’s deadliest mass shooting continues to shape discussions in the California Capitol. They revolve around one question: would lives have been saved if one of the suspects had served out his full prison sentence?

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023

Court sides with Justice Dept. on Jan. 6 obstruction charge

A federal appeals court has sided with the Justice Department in a case that could have upended hundreds of charges brought following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Former Boston cop charged with assaulting Capitol police officer on Jan. 6 is arraigned in DC court

The former Boston cop accused of assaulting a U.S. Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6 riot was arraigned in a D.C. court on Thursday after he was arrested last month.

Boston Herald · Apr 7, 2023

Fox filing "almost an admission": host

"Any reference to the Capitol riot will only unfairly prejudice the jury against Fox," the company's lawyers said

Salon · Apr 7, 2023

Acting architect of the Capitol dismisses several top officials in wake of Blanton's departure - Roll Call

The acting Architect of the Capitol dismissed several of the agency's senior leaders, according to an email seen by CQ Roll Call.

Roll Call · Apr 7, 2023

Tennessee Three — minus one— expelled

Their expulsion is a petty act of revenge from Republicans who refuse to accept the will of the voters

Salon · Apr 7, 2023

Mike Pence will not appeal order to testify to January 6 grand jury

Decision clears way for former vice-president to appear before panel looking into 2020 election interference and Capitol attack

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

Ex-Infowars employee who stormed Capitol gets home detention

A Texas man who worked for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ website, Infowars, has been sentenced to four months of home detention for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023