-
Former Ocean Beach Man Who Took Selfies in Pelosi's Office During Capitol Riot Is Sentenced
Philip Weisbecker lived in Ocean Beach at the time, but now lives in Dulzura, according to court documents
-
Pair of Ex-Virginia Officers Charged in Capitol Riot Make Opposite Pleas
A former Virginia police officer has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another former officer who is scheduled to be tried next month on charges related to the riot
-
Prosecutors Rest Case Against Man in 1st Capitol Riot Trial
Guy Wesley Reffitt told U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich that he won’t be testifying at his trial on charges that he stormed the Capitol while armed with a holstered handgun and interfered with police.
-
Ocean Beach Man Who Took Selfies in Pelosi's Office During Capitol Riot Pleads Guilty
A San Diego County man pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal misdemeanor for taking part in the breach of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
-
Seditious Conspiracy: 11 Oath Keepers Charged in Jan. 6 Riot
Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, has been arrested and charged with seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol
-
January 6: Insurrection Cases to Watch in 2022
It was one year ago this week that a previously unimaginable scene unfolded at the U.S. Capitol. A mob of close to 800 made their way inside the building. “More than 700 people have been charged from 45 different states and D.C. They range from 18 to 80… they’re all over the map,” said Seamus Hughes, deputy director of the…
-
Ashli Babbitt a Martyr? Her Past Tells a More Complex Story
Former President Donald Trump and his supporters have sought to portray the woman who was shot by a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a righteous martyr who was unjustly killed
-
Capitol Rioters' Tears, Remorse Don't Spare Them From Jail
Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection.
-
At Least 100 More to Be Charged for Capitol Attack, Justice Department Says
The U.S. has charged 320 people for participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and the Department of Justice says it expects to file charges against at least 100 more, stating that it will likely be one of the largest investigations and prosecutions in American history.
-
A Look Into Accused Capitol Rioters' Military Connections
NBC 7’s Alexis Rivas spoke to a professor who said extremist groups often target and recruit veterans.
-
Extremist Groups Prey on Military Veterans: Expert
A troubling trend is beginning to surface: A significant number of those now facing criminal charges for storming the Capitol, once wore a military uniform. A militia researcher says many of the groups seen rioting in D.C. intentionally prey on military personnel. By now, you’ve probably seen the video showing rioters trying to bash their way into the House...
-
Supporters' Words May Haunt Trump at Impeachment Trial
The words of Donald Trump supporters who are accused of participating in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot may end up being used against him in his Senate impeachment trial as he faces the charge of inciting a violent insurrection.
-
Unprecedented Security Awaits Biden Inauguration
Thousands of National Guard soldiers and security officers from multiple federal agencies are working to protect Washington, D.C. in the wake of last week’s violence at the Capitol.
-
‘Opposite of Your Oath': Retired Gen Expresses Disappointment Over Violence at US Capitol
Military veterans were among a riotous mob breaching the U.S. Capitol on January 6 which to one San Diego retired general was “disappointing.”
-
FBI Monitoring Possibility of Armed Protests Leading Up To Inauguration Day
Though no specific threats have been identified in the San Diego area, the FBI is monitoring the possibility of armed protests and resulting unrest leading up to inauguration day, a local representative of the federal agency said Tuesday. “While our standard practice is to not comment on specific intelligence products, the FBI is supporting our state, local and federal law…