The trial of Brendan Hunt, an avid Trump backer and New York City resident, will be one of the justice system’s first attempts to grapple with the events of Jan. 6. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021)”
Retired N.Y.P.D. Officer Charged in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2021
Thomas Webster turned himself in on charges that he assaulted a Washington police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6 attack on Congress. Source: New York Times
Central Park Ice Rinks Remain Open Despite Rift With Trump, Mayor Says
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2021
The city reversed a decision to end the skating season abruptly. Officials have canceled contracts with the former president’s business to operate the two rinks. Source: New York Times
Ice Skating Ends at Central Park After New York City Rift With Trump
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2021
The skating season ended abruptly Sunday, a casualty of the decision to boot the former president’s business from operating the two ice rinks in the park. Source: New York Times
Did the Proud Boys Help Coordinate the Capitol Riot? Yes, U.S. Suggests
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
In court papers, prosecutors have painted a picture that indicates planning among members of the extremist group on Jan. 6. Source: New York Times
The Misogynistic ‘Dating Coach’ Who Was Charged in the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Samuel Fisher left a long trail of videos and social media posts that reflect the views of a fringe faction of disgruntled men who became fixated on President Donald J. Trump. Source: New York Times
Ocasio-Cortez Says She Is a Sexual Assault Survivor
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
“I haven’t told many people that in my life,” the Democratic congresswoman said of the revelation, which came during a harrowing recounting of her experiences amid the Capitol riot. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Charged With Conspiracy in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
The conspiracy charges were the first to emerge against members of the extremist group in connection with the assault on Congress. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Leader Secretly Cooperated With F.B.I. and Police
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
Enrique Tarrio, the chairman of the far-right nationalist group, which is under increasing scrutiny for its role in the Capitol riot, helped to convict more than a dozen people. Source: New York Times
Capitol Riot Investigation Scrutinizes Role of Proud Boys
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2021
Officials are trying to determine to what extent far-right groups planned the assault in advance. Source: New York Times
Man Charged With Threatening Congressman’s Family as Riot Raged
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2021
Relatives of Hakeem Jeffries and George Stephanopoulos received threatening text messages as rioters stormed the Capitol, federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
F.B.I. Launches Investigation into Capitol Riot Conspiracy Charges
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2021
An initial wave of arrests was based on news accounts and social media. Proving a conspiracy could be a lot tougher. Source: New York Times
Prominent Lawyers Want Giuliani’s Law License Suspended Over Trump Work
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2021
The move by dozens of lawyers, including judges and former federal prosecutors, was the latest in a series of calls to censure him. Source: New York Times
Queens Man Wanted ‘Execution’ of Schumer and Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2021
Brendan Hunt, a fervent supporter of President Trump, is also accused of urging the killing of members of Congress before Inauguration Day. Source: New York Times
‘I Answered the Call of My President’: Rioters Say Trump Urged Them On
By Gotham Rex on January 17, 2021
The defense from Trump supporters arrested in the Capitol assault is emerging in court papers and interviews — and could play a role in impeachment proceedings. Source: New York Times