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US soldier charged with assaulting police officer during Capitol riot

A soldier has been arrested on charges that he repeatedly struck a police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

3 weeks ago

Judge reduces prison sentence for Army vet convicted in Capitol riot

He is the first Capitol riot defendant to be resentenced following a Supreme Court ruling that limited the government’s use of a federal obstruction law.

By Nikki Wentling

4 weeks ago

Marine accused of Nazi salute at Capitol riot sentenced to prison

Tyler Bradley Dykes was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield and used it to push his way through the Capitol at the Jan. 6 riot.

By Michael Kunzelman

3 months ago

Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US Capitol

Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ years

Marine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

7 months ago

Ruling vacates Capitol rioters’ sentences, may impact Jan. 6 cases

If the ruling stands, those defendants who have not already completed their prison terms may push for new sentences.

7 months ago