Some of the rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, are considering running for office after being pardoned by President Donald Trump. At least two dozen Republican groups around the country have invited rioters to speak in recent months, according to an Associated Press tally.
Tennessee man involved in Capitol riot is convicted of planning to kill investigators
The 35-year-old Maryville man was one of hundreds of rioters arrested on charges of illegally entering the U.S. Capitol. While awaiting trial, prosecutors say the man developed a “kill list” of FBI agents and others who participated in the investigation.
Ex-sheriff’s deputy who attacked police during Capitol riot is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison
A man who was employed as a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy when he assaulted police officers protecting the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Donald Trump supporters was sentenced on Thursday to nearly six years in prison.
As Jan. 6 hearings begin, Tennesseans charged with involvement still await sentencing
Congress is holding committee hearings tonight on the events that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Close to 20 Tennesseans took part in the insurrection against certifying the 2020 presidential election. Several of the Tennesseans involved are awaiting sentencing.
A concerning poll shows how divided Tennesseans are over 2020 election and Jan. 6 riot
A pro-democracy group called the Tennessee Democracy Forum released stats from a new poll that shows Tennesseans are still divided over the 2020 election.
Most Tennesseans arrested in the Capitol riot are still awaiting sentencing. Here’s who’s been charged.
Thursday marks one-year since a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election. The January 6 insurrection included at least 19 Tennesseans. Most of those are still awaiting sentencing.Â
Instagram Videos Lead To 2 More Tennesseans’ Arrests In Connection With Capitol Riot
Five months after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, FBI investigations continue to prompt new arrests. Two more Tennesseans have been arrested and charged this week, bringing the total number of state residents accused to 14.
Federal Agents Arrest Murfreesboro Man On Capitol Riot Charges
A Murfreesboro man is the tenth Tennessean arrested by FBI agents on charges related to the January riot at the U.S. Capitol.
FBI Arrests Continue In Tennessee For January Storming Of The U.S. Capitol
Federal law enforcement officials have charged nine people in Tennessee in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Nashville Man Who Stormed Capitol Might Not Remain In Jail Until Trial
A Nashville man may be released from jail before his trial for federal charges related to the storming of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. A Tennessee judge decided Eric Munchel does not pose a threat to the community and is likely to attend his court hearings. But a federal judge in D.C. overruled his […]
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