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Suspect In Capitol Attack Allegedly Suffered Delusions

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The man accused of ramming a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol had been suffering from delusions, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts. The tragic incident killed one officer, and police fatally shot the suspect. A U.S. official told the Associated Press that investigators believe it was …

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Trump’s Defense Team Tries To Blame ANTIFA For Capitol Riot

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Trump’s defense team said that it was a “preposterous and monstrous lie” to say he was the cause of the January 6th Capitol insurrection. They suggested that the violent and deadly riot was brought on by a “small group” of “extremists”—which also included “a leader of Antifa.” “Tragically, as we …

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GA Officials Brace For Armed Protests At State Capitol

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Last week’s U.S. capitol riot may not be the last of the riots. Authorities in Atlanta and others across the country are preparing for the possibility of more unrest ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, one Georgia-based militia told the outlet that it would protest …

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Donald Trump Impeachment Trial Could Begin On Inauguration Day

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Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial could begin on the same day that President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office. Trump will face trial when he leaves office on January 20th after being impeached on Wednesday. The impeachment comes one week after he encouraged his supporters to storm the Capitol in …

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Philadelphia Detective Being Investigated For Her Role In Capitol Riot

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The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating one of their detectives for her role in the pro-Trump riot that gripped the Capitol on January 6th. Sources close to the department confirmed that detective Jennifer Gugger was removed from her position in the Recruit Background Investigations Unit on Saturday. Her removal comes …

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Alabama Man Charged With Bringing 11 Molotov Cocktails To Capitol Riots

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A 70-year-old Alabama man has been federally charged with possessing eleven Molotov cocktails during Wednesday’s violence in the Capitol.  Lonnie Coffman was arrested on Friday after Capitol Police responded to a report of possible explosives close by the National Republican Club at 12:47 p.m. on Wednesday. Shortly after, they received …

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Man Holding Nancy Pelosi’s Lectern In Viral Photo Arrested

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Florida authorities have apprehended the man seen in a viral photograph carrying Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern through the Capitol’s halls during Wednesday’s violent pro-Trump attack. Adam Johnson is said to be the man waving at a camera as he casually strolls through the Capitol halls holding the lectern. He was …

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