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US federal judge finds man guilty of four misdemeanor charges relating to Capitol breach

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A US District Court for the District of Columbia judge Friday found a man guilty of all four misdemeanor charges against him relating to the US Capitol breach on January 6 last year. The post US federal judge finds man guilty of four misdemeanor charges relating to Capitol breach appeared first on JURIST - News.

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DOJ arrests three Florida residents in connection with Capitol riot

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The complaint filed in the District of Columbia stated: “Gray is charged with civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, both felonies, as well as misdemeanor offenses. Isaacs is charged with destruction of documents, a felony, and related misdemeanors, and Hallon is charged with misdemeanor offenses.”

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Rep. Bowman Accused of Pulling Fire Alarm in Congressional Building

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this would constitute a criminal misdemeanor. Prosecutions for violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be on information filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (a-1) Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)

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Delaware father and son found guilty of charges related to January 6 US Capitol breach

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced Kevin Seefried and his son Hunter Seefried were found guilty “ of felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the Jan. This verdict was handed down following a trial before US District Judge Trevor N. McFadden in the District of Columbia.

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DC Council Approves Emergency Public Safety Bill

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The Council of the District of Columbia has approved an emergency public safety bill aimed at addressing the increase in violent crime and homicides in Washington, D.C., Martin Austermuhle reports for DCIst.

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Former Virginia police officer convicted in January 6 Capitol attack case

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A jury for the US District Court for the District of Columbia Monday convicted former Mount Rocky police officer Thomas Robertson on all charges related to the January 6 Capitol attack. In addition, the jury found Robertson guilty of the misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct in a Capitol building.

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No, The Bowman Controversy Does Not Warrant Expulsion

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this would more likely constitute a criminal misdemeanor. In Bowman’s case, the criminal act is captured on videotape, but it is also likely a misdemeanor. It could be a crime. If it were intended to disrupt the congressional proceedings, it could be treated as a felony. Various Republicans want to see Rep.