Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Leading Charge Against Law Enforcement at Insurrection
This week, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich sentenced Guy Wesley Reffitt to seven years and three months in prison for his actions in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Secret Service Case Study Finds Correlation Between Misogyny and Mass Violence
A research component of the U.S. Secret Service recently compiled a case study on the rise of incidents of violence perpetrated against women by men who identify as incels.
DHS Internal Review of Domestic Extremism Reveals Flaws in Oversight, Training
In a year-long inquiry, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified five employees who engaged in domestic extremism, according to an internal report.
GAO, Stakeholders Call for Improved Training, Communication for Capitol Police
A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) surveyed U.S. Capitol Police officers present at the melee and assessed prominent stakeholders.
DOJ Issues First Conspiracy Charges for U.S. Capitol Attack
Last week, the Department of Justice revealed federal prosecutors have charged Stewart Rhodes, leader of the far-right anti-government militia Oath Keepers, and 10 others with seditious conspiracy for their role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Aftermath of U.S. Capitol Insurrection Highlights Federal Law Enforcement Obstacles in Combating Extremism
One year after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, federal law enforcement agencies have focused on preventing a future attack, identifying extremism, and prosecuting individuals who contributed to the insurrection.
Six Months Since Attack on Capitol, FBI Requests Continued Help from Public
July 6, 2021 marked six months since the U.S. Capitol riot where the Capitol was attacked by individuals who attempted to undermine the peaceful transition of power between presidents.
FBI Director Christopher Wray Testifies Before Congress on January 6th Capitol Attack
Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 2, 2021 to answer questions from lawmakers about events that transpired during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The hearing focused on what the FBI knew leading up to the attack and its general response to the rising threat from domestic violent extremists.
Multiple Arrests Made Following U.S. Capitol Riot, Massive Investigation Grows
According to a Department of Justice press release from January 8, thirteen people have already been charged in federal court following the violence at the Capitol on January 6. About 40 others are being charged in Superior Court. Additionally, over 25 cases have been opened to investigate possible domestic terrorism charges following the events that transpired at the Capitol.