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DOJ Has Charged Nearly 500 With COVID-Related Fraud In The Past Year

Friday, March 26, 2021

A year after the first major coronavirus relief package passed, the Justice Department has charged defendants over exploiting loan and unemployment programs as well as with fraud targeting consumers.

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Prosecutors Allege 'Substantial Evidence' Of Oath Keepers Conspiracy To Storm Capitol

Thursday, March 25, 2021

The founder of the Oath Keepers militia had a phone call with a member of the group who minutes later took part in a military-style "stack" formation to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, prosecutors say.

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New Evidence Points To Coordination Among Extremist Groups Ahead Of Capitol Riot

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Court papers filed by the Justice Department allege that a member of the Oath Keepers coordinated with the Proud Boys and a far-right, self-styled militia to form an "alliance" on Jan. 6.

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Judge Criticizes DOJ For Talking About Capitol Riot Conspiracy Case In The Press

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

"This case will not be tried in the media," U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta said Tuesday, referring to two recent stories that he said could affect the defendants' right to a fair trial.

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4 Proud Boys Charged With Conspiracy Over Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Friday, March 19, 2021

They were indicted over allegedly conspiring to obstruct Congress' certification of the Electoral College, including in discussions on encrypted messaging apps.

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FBI Asks Public For Help Identifying Capitol Riot Suspects Seen Attacking Police

Thursday, March 18, 2021

The FBI released videos showing 10 people suspected of assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. "Some of the most violent offenders have yet to be identified," the bureau said.

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DOJ Says At Least 100 More People Could Be Charged Over Capitol Attack

Friday, March 12, 2021

The Justice Department says the investigation into the Capitol insurrection will likely be one of the largest in American history.

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Florida Man With Alleged Links To Oath Keepers Charged Over Capitol Riot

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Kenneth Harrelson faces four counts, including obstructing an official proceeding, destruction of government property, entering a restricted building and conspiracy.

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Prosecutors: Oath Keepers' Founder Was In Direct Contact With Capitol Rioters

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

In a new filing, federal prosecutors allege that Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was in direct contact before and on Jan. 6 with individuals who stormed the Capitol.

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Former State Department Aide Charged In Connection With Capitol Riot

Friday, March 05, 2021

Federico Klein, who served as a midlevel aide in the Trump State Department, was arrested and charged with several counts connected to the Capitol attack, including assaulting an officer.

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FBI Director Defends Agency In Testimony, Calls Jan. 6 Attack 'Domestic Terrorism'

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray called the Jan. 6 insurrection "domestic terrorism" and defended the FBI's handling of intelligence prior to the attack.

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Wray Stresses Role Of Right-Wing Extremism In Hearing About Jan. 6 Riot

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.

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FBI Singles Out Person Seen On Video Spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

Friday, February 26, 2021

Sicknick was injured while fending off the mob of Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. He died the following evening from his injuries.

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Senators Question Merrick Garland During Confirmation Hearing For Attorney General

Monday, February 22, 2021

Merrick Garland, President Biden's nominee for attorney general, answered questions from senators Monday. If confirmed, he would inherit a department damaged by accusations of political interference.

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Supreme Court Paves Way For N.Y. Grand Jury To Get Trump Financial Records

Monday, February 22, 2021

The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.

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Garland Says Jan. 6 Probe Would Be Top Priority If Confirmed As Attorney General

Monday, February 22, 2021

The federal judge, once denied a Supreme Court confirmation hearing by Republicans, faced lawmakers Monday for his nomination to lead the Justice Department.

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Justice Department Charges 3 North Korean Hackers For Global Cyberattacks

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Prosecutors say the trio works for North Korea's military intelligence unit and attempted to steal and extort more than $1.3 billion in cash and cryptocurrencies.

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House Democrat Sues Trump, Giuliani And 2 Far-Right Groups Over Capitol Riot

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Rep. Bennie Thompson filed a civil lawsuit that accuses former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite the violence at the Capitol.

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Impeachment Hearings: Trump's Lawyers Present Spirited Defense Of Former President

Friday, February 12, 2021

Donald Trump's lawyers presented a spirited defense of the former president in their first and only day of presentations. Questions from the senators could commence as soon as Friday.

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With New Video Footage, Managers Show How Close Rioters Got To Pence And Lawmakers

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

House impeachment managers played new video and audio documenting the violent mayhem at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

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