Tom Dreisbach

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What Led A Police Chief Turned Yoga Instructor To The Capitol Riot?

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

Alan Hostetter, once a police chief and yoga instructor, became known for protesting pandemic lockdowns in California. He's now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot.

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2 Years Ago, Alan Hostetter Taught Yoga. Now He Faces Charges Tied To The Jan. 6 Riot

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

A California man is facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot. Alan Hostetter's journey went from teaching yoga in Orange County to leading the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

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The House January 6 Commission

Thursday, July 01, 2021

Discussion on the House commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

New Body Camera Footage Shows The Violence Against Police During The Capitol Riot

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

New videos released by the Justice Department depict a chaotic scene at the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, particularly against the police officers there to defend the building and its occupants.

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Trump Impeachment Lawyers Are Now Representing Capitol Riot Defendants

Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Bruce Castor is best known for a rambling performance defending former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial. Now, Castor is representing people charged in the U.S. Capitol riot.

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'The Worst I've Seen': Capitol Police Face Scrutiny For Lack Of Transparency

Friday, May 07, 2021

Critics say the Capitol Police's history of secrecy contributed to the failure to prevent the Capitol riot. Unlike many departments, the agency is exempt from releasing records like bodycam footage.

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New Videos Show Alleged Assault On Officer Brian Sicknick During Capitol Riot

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Justice Department has released videos showing the alleged Jan. 6 assault on Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and others. The videos are cited in cases against two men charged in the riot.

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How Extremists Weaponize Irony To Spread Hate

Monday, April 26, 2021

Some extremists weaponize irony and absurdity as a method for recruiting new members and avoiding criticism. Such tactics can mask the danger that extremists pose, experts say.

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More Charges Expected In Investigation Into Capitol Riot

Friday, April 16, 2021

More than 400 people have been charged in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. We look at the latest on the FBI investigation and what those charged have in common.

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Conspiracy Charges Bring Proud Boys' History Of Violence Into Spotlight

Friday, April 09, 2021

Leading members of the far-right gang known as the Proud Boys are facing federal conspiracy charges in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Ahead of the riot, members of the group called for "war."

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Judge Releases UCLA Student Charged In Capitol Riot, Despite New Evidence

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that 22-year-old Christian Secor, charged in connection to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, should be released but must surrender access to firearms and other conditions.

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Alex Jones Still Sells Supplements On Amazon Despite Bans From Other Platforms

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The conspiracy theorist Alex Jones sells dietary supplements through Amazon despite being banned from other platforms. Amazon receives a cut of the profits.

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Yes, Capitol Rioters Were Armed. Here Are The Weapons Prosecutors Say They Used

Friday, March 19, 2021

An NPR review of federal charges against people involved in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot shows they were armed with a wide variety of weapons, contradicting a false claim that rioters were not armed.

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UCLA Student Charged In Capitol Riot Took Inspiration From Online Extremist

Monday, March 15, 2021

A college student charged in the U.S. Capitol riot was known on campus for his far-right views, which were nurtured by an online extremist. How do colleges confront extremism in their midst?

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The Capitol Siege: The Arrested And Their Stories

Friday, March 05, 2021

More than 250 people have been charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. NPR is looking at the cases. Each provides clues to questions surrounding the attack: Who joined the mob? What did they do? And why?

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Son Of Prominent Conservative Activist Charged In Capitol Riot

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Leo Brent Bozell IV, whose father runs the conservative Media Research Center, has been charged in federal court for allegedly joining the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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Rioters' Own Words Show Incitement By Trump, Impeachment Managers Argue

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Many of the statements referenced in the Senate impeachment trial appear in the criminal cases against the alleged rioters.

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NPR Investigative Team Examines Criminal Cases Related To Insurrection

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Over 200 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Capitol insurrection. An NPR examination has revealed many charged explicitly said they were inspired by then-President Trump.

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Nearly 1 In 5 Defendants In Capitol Riot Cases Served In The Military

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Amid rising concern over domestic extremism, an NPR analysis found military veterans were overrepresented in those charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol when compared to the general population.

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After Deadly Capitol Riot, Fox News Stays Silent On Stars' Incendiary Rhetoric

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Many Fox News hosts, commentators and guests helped stoke the pro-Trump protests that became an assault on Congress. Among those influenced was Ashli Babbitt, who died while storming the Capitol.

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