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Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Now Serving Life Sentence for Crimes No One Expected

Andrew Johnson, involved in the January 2021 Capitol riots, receives a life sentence for child molestation charges.

International Business Times UK

Who is Andrew Paul Johnson? January 6 rioter pardoned by Trump found guilty of child sex abuse

A Florida handyman who was pardoned by US President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 US Capitol riot has now been found guilty of multiple child sex abuse charges.

The Times of India

US Capitol statue of teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns to fill Robert E. Lee’s place

The U.S. Capitol will soon display a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school

The Independent UK

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'Mindset that I have to win' produces sweep at Armed Forces Cycling Classic races for Marlies Mejías

Dario Rapps earns men's omnium title with win at Capitol Cup and second place at Clarendon Cup

Cycling News

The last time I came to the Capitol I was tear-gassed in the lobby. This time was even worse

OPINION: Four years after reporting from the attack on the US Capitol, Richard Hall returns to watch Donald Trump’s election certified.

The Independent UK

Sarah Mcbride: From Delaware State Senator To Congress

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender state senator, wins U.S. House seat with bipartisan support, advocating for healthcare access and paid leave po...

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'Most unique tree here:' Artemis Moon Tree planted at US Capitol

Reid Wiseman felt a little jealous about the tree that he and his crewmates helped dedicate on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. The NASA astronaut was, in a way, beaten to the moon by the sapling.

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‘Outrageous and disgusting’: Greens MP condemns comparison of Queensland climate protests to US capitol riots

Ethics committee clears Michael Berkman of inciting or encouraging Extinction Rebellion protest but labels his conduct ‘disgraceful’

The Guardian - AU

Man from southwest suburbs accused of spraying officers, breaking windows during Capitol riot

William Lewis is accused of spraying officers on three occasions during the riot. One officer reported that he was sprayed in the mouth, and that he experienced a burning sensation on his face and eyes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man, woman from Quincy plead guilty to Jan. 6 charges

Christina Gerding and Jason Gerding pleaded guilty to demonstrating and picketing inside the U.S. Capitol building.

Chicago Sun-Times

Maryland artist chosen to create U.S. Capitol statue of teen who fought segregation

Steven Weitzman will sculpt the bronze statue of Barbara Rose Johns, a 16-year-old who led protests against school segregation in Virginia. It will replace a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

WEKU

Biden to honour police who defended Capitol and election officials on January 6 anniversary

Mr Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to several police officers who defended the US Capitol from the pro-Trump mob that tried to stop certification of the 2020 election

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Capitol police officer injured in January 6 riot resigns so he can focus on ‘physically and mentally’ healing

Multiple officers suffered severe injuries during Capitol riot

Chicago Sun-Times

Skokie woman mourned after fatal crash with US Capitol rioter, Quinn skips mayor’s race and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Proud Boy from Aurora bragged he ‘bonked 2 cops,’ pleads guilty to Jan. 6 role

James Robert Elliott is the only known member of the Proud Boys from Illinois charged in connection with the Capitol riot. He admitted his membership in the group as part of his plea Wednesday.

Roll Call

Architect of Capitol abused government car privileges, IG report finds - Roll Call

A report suggests J. Brett Blanton drove to Florida on the government’s dime and let his child use the office’s “free gas” for Walmart runs.

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Salon

Jan. 6 participant banned: Good or bad?

Pro-Trump "cowboy" is disqualified from politics – but the little-known law in question has pitfalls for democracy

Benzinga

The Full List Of Donald Trump's Legal Woes Ahead Of Possible 2024 Presidential Run

Former President Donald Trump is under siege in a number of legal jurisdictions that could harm his plans to run for the 2024 presidential election. The inquiries could not only affect his public image, but also his ability to run for office or even stay out of prison.

Salon

Rioter called FBI to "clear his name"

“Samuel Fontanez" provided his birth date, phone number and address to the feds

Tribune News Service

Bannon was ‘thumbing his nose’ at Jan. 6 subpoena, prosecutor says

WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon “refused to follow the rules” in defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee, a prosecutor said during opening statements in his contempt of Congress trial. But the defense alleged the referral for charges was political.

Tribune News Service

Melinda Henneberger: If Donald Trump walks while only Jan. 6 bit players are punished, our democracy is doomed

Jan. 6 rioter Stephen Ayres isn’t nearly as deserving of our sympathy as the U.S. Capitol police officers to whom he apologized this week.

The Independent UK

AOC asks ‘good men’ for their advice to men who want to stand up to ‘abusers and harassers’

‘The world needs more good men,’ congresswoman says after experience with sexual harassment on Capitol steps

ABC News

Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone testifies behind closed doors to US Capitol riot committee

Pat Cipollone gives evidence behind closed doors before the congressional committee investigating the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

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