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58 Jan. 6 Defendants From IL Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act
President Donald Trump described them as "hostages" Monday and said he expected them to be freed shortly.

President Donald Trump described them as "hostages" Monday and said he expected them to be freed shortly.

The first of six televised hearings start at 5 p.m.
Evan Neumann, 49, is accused of assaulting three officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to the DOJ.
Evan Neumann, 49 of Mill Valley, is accused of assaulting three officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to the DOJ.
Evan Neumann, 49 of Mill Valley, is accused of assaulting three officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to the DOJ.
Evan Neumann, 49 of Mill Valley, is accused of assaulting three officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to the DOJ.
Evan Neumann, 49 of Mill Valley, is accused of assaulting three officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to the DOJ.
Evan Neumann earlier this month told Belarus state-run television that he’s seeking asylum in the Eastern European nation.
Evan Neumann earlier this month told Belarus state-run television that he’s seeking asylum in the Eastern European nation.
Evan Neumann is seen in video obtained by ABC 7 attacking police amid the riot.
Evan Neumann is seen in video obtained by ABC 7 attacking police amid the riot.
Evan Neumann is seen in video obtained by ABC 7 attacking police amid the riot.
Evan Neumann is seen in video obtained by ABC 7 attacking police amid the riot.
San Francisco Giants owner Charles B. Johnson’s propensity for contributing to far-right candidates has drawn scrutiny.
Another Ohio man has been accused of participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the Department of Justice said.
Michigan Democrats want to form a committee to lead an investigation into the state's involvement in the Trump insurrection on Jan. 6.
The 42-year-old is the fourth Minnesotan to be arrested in the attack on the United States Capitol.
Jonathan Walden, of Birmingham, has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction, among other charges related to the U.S. Capitol breach.
During a hearing this week, Republicans compared rioters to a “mob of misfits." Another compared them to tourists.
The tipster emailed the FBI links to videos of Westbury narrating his time at the capitol.
Victoria C. White, 39, of Rochester faces six federal charges in the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
Victoria C. White, 39, of Rochester was taken into custody by special agents Thursday morning.
The officers are suing former President Donald Trump for physical and emotional injuries, according to reports.
According to the FBI, 31-year-old Jordan Stotts said he was a supporter of President Trump and went to Washington D.C. to attend a rally.
Johnson said he might have been concerned if those that stormed the U.S. Capitol had been Black Lives Matter protesters.
Federal agents are hoping the new video sparks additional tips to help identify the suspect.
Senators on Wednesday grilled officials from the Pentagon, the National Guard and others on the response to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
The Associated Press explains what intelligence Capitol Police received before the Jan. 6 attack and why it didn't do more to prepare.
In testimony before Congress, acting chief Yogananda Pittman said despite failures, police wouldn't have done anything differently.
The officers were suspended with pay as part of the department's ongoing probe into the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
Two Ohioans were named in an indictment released by the Department of Justice.
House impeachment managers needed 17 Republicans to vote to convict the former president. Only seven joined their Democratic colleagues.
Mariposa Castro, who ran Mariposa Yoga Studio & Tea Lounge was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, KTVU's Henry Lee reports on Twitter.
Mariposa Castro, who ran Mariposa Yoga Studio & Tea Lounge was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, KTVU's Henry Lee reports on Twitter.
Trump lawyers used only a fraction of their allotted time Friday as a majority of Republicans have indicated they will vote to acquit Trump.
A third person from Michigan has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot, federal documents show.
Former President Trump won’t testify at his second impeachment trial. His lawyers argue it's unconstitutional and his speech is protected.
Many are asking, "why bother?" Others say it's a chance to hold someone accountable.
The Democrat from the western suburbs of the Twin Cities said riots on Jan. 6 taught him about his white privilege.
Enrique Tarrio, the chairman of Proud Boys, has called the terrorist designation “ridiculous.”