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Jan. 6 rioter targeted by 'fedsurrection' conspiracy theories gets 8 years in prison
Zachary Alam, a Jan. 6 rioter who was the subject of right-wing "fedsurrection" conspiracy theories, was sentenced to eight years in prison.Top stories - NBC News - 5 hours ago -
'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
Former actor on the cartoon "Bob's Burgers" who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison
A Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers, including one who ultimately died, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
'Bob’s Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for Jan. 6 role
An actor known for roles in the animated series “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” was sentenced Monday to a year and one day in prison for his connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
1 year in prison for "Bob's Burgers" actor Jay Johnston for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A judge said Johnston failed to show remorse for his actions.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
'Bob's Burgers' actor Jay Johnston sentenced to a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
Jay Johnston, an actor known for 'Bob's Burgers' and 'Arrested Development,' gets a year in prison for his part in the Jan. 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29 -
Trump compares imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters to Japanese Americans during WWII
Former President Trump on Friday alleged nobody had been treated worse than those imprisoned for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, other than Japanese Americans who were put in internment camps ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence
Judges punishing rioters for storming the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago fear the nation faces more political violence on the cusp of the next presidential electionTop stories - ABC News - October 19 -
Appeals court upholds Jan. 6 trespassing misdemeanor faced by scores of rioters
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a Jan. 6 rioter's misdemeanor trespassing conviction in connection with the 2021 Capitol attack. Couy Griffin, a founder of “Cowboys for Trump" and former ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory
Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced Thursday, he sought a full pardon. He claimed President-elect Donald Trump’s victory vindicated his actions.Top stories - ABC News - 18 hours ago -
Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target
The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the ...Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Smith fights Trump bid to toss Jan. 6 case, charges faced by rioters
Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday contested an effort by former President Trump to toss his Jan. 6 prosecution citing the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of a Jan. 6 rioter facing one of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted police says she was 'duped' by Trump's election lies
Dana Jean Bell who was sentenced to prison for assaulting law enforcement on Jan. 6 now says she was "duped" by Donald Trump's 2020 election lies.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Japanese Americans blast Trump for comparing Jan 6 rioters, WWII internment camps
Japanese American civil rights leaders and advocates criticized former President Trump for comparing rioters who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to those held in internment camps during World ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Groups slam Trump's comparison of Jan. 6 rioters to Japanese Americans incarcerated in WWII
Japanese American leaders slammed former President Donald Trump after he compared Jan. 6 rioters to those of Japanese descent who were incarcerated during World War II just because of their race.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Jan. 6 rioter who allegedly built a 'Trump' billboard used to assault cops is arrested
WASHINGTON — A man who federal authorities say built a giant pro-Trump billboard that the mob used as a battering ram against police officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison
Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorderTop stories - BBC News - October 21 -
January 6 Rioters Think Donald Trump’s Victory Is Their Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
"I am electric. I feel vindicated," said one January 6 rioter from jail.Tech - Wired - 22 hours ago -
Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?
How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 voteTop stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Republicans need real election solutions, not conspiracy theories
Too often, we see some in our party prioritizing unfounded claims about election security over the real, pressing issues that affect everyday Americans.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Debunking conspiracy theories ahead of Election Day 2024
Disinformation is still spreading in the final hours before Election Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins to debunk some of the latest conspiracy theories.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Bob's Burgers actor gets year in prison for US Capitol riots
Jay Johnston, a Hollywood actor, is one of the most high-profile people to be jailed for involvement in the 6 January 2021 riot.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison
He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison
Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison
Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.World - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at first Pennsylvania appearance
Billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about election fraud Thursday at the first of a series of planned campaign events across Pennsylvania.Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
Elon Musk promotes election fraud conspiracy theories at Pennsylvania rally
At a town hall near Philadelphia, Elon Musk referenced a false conspiracy theory about Dominion Voting Systems allegedly rigging U.S. elections. He questioned why the systems were used in places ...Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway
Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Refereeing conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from valid fears | Jonathan Wilson
As fans lose control of the sport and clubs they love to mega-rich owners, they turn instead on a familiar enemy: officials. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Another weekend, ...World - The Guardian - October 21