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Former Central Florida cops plead guilty in Capitol riot case
Read full article: Former Central Florida cops plead guilty in Capitol riot caseTwo former Central Florida members of law enforcement — and members of the alt-right group The Proud Boys — have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the violence at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Feds want Florida ‘Sedition Panda’ to spend 5 years in prison for Capitol attack
Read full article: Feds want Florida ‘Sedition Panda’ to spend 5 years in prison for Capitol attackFederal prosecutors want a Central Florida man -- known as “Sedition Panda” – to spend more than five years in prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
3 Central Florida men with ties to law enforcement, Proud Boys to change pleas in Capitol riot cases
Read full article: 3 Central Florida men with ties to law enforcement, Proud Boys to change pleas in Capitol riot casesTwo former Central Florida police officers and the husband of an Orange County sheriff’s deputy have agreed to plead guilty for their alleged involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in 2021.
On the day, FBI arrests 3 ’January 6 fugitives’ in Central Florida
Read full article: On the day, FBI arrests 3 ’January 6 fugitives’ in Central FloridaThree years to the day since the Capitol Riot, three “January 6 fugitives” were arrested at a ranch in Groveland, according to a statement from the FBI Tampa Division.
3 years later: Two-thirds of Central Florida Capitol riot cases settled in court
Read full article: 3 years later: Two-thirds of Central Florida Capitol riot cases settled in courtThree years after a crowd of President Trump's supporters rioted at the U.S. Capitol, nearly two-thirds of the criminal cases involving Central Florida residents have been resolved in court.
Feds seek prison time for Mount Dora man’s involvement in Jan. 6 attack
Read full article: Feds seek prison time for Mount Dora man’s involvement in Jan. 6 attackFederal prosecutors are seeking an eight-month prison sentence for a Mount Dora man who accepted a plea deal for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Kissimmee Oath Keeper gets 5 years probation for Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
Read full article: Kissimmee Oath Keeper gets 5 years probation for Jan. 6 attack on CapitolA Kissimmee man, who is a member of the Oath Keepers militia group, is set to spend the next five years in federal prison for taking part in the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Central Florida woman sentenced to more than a year in prison for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Read full article: Central Florida woman sentenced to more than a year in prison for Jan. 6 Capitol attackConnie Meggs, the wife of Oath Keepers leader Kelly Meggs, will spend the next 15 months in prison following her sentencing Wednesday on charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Feds ask for ‘significant sentences’ in Central Florida Capitol attack cases
Read full article: Feds ask for ‘significant sentences’ in Central Florida Capitol attack casesProsecutors are asking a federal judge to impost “significant sentences of imprisonment” in a case involving two Central Florida residents.
‘Nobody’s going to fight better than me:’ Orlando performer acquitted in Capitol attack
Read full article: ‘Nobody’s going to fight better than me:’ Orlando performer acquitted in Capitol attackAn Orlando performer acquitted on charges connected to the attack on the U.S. Capitol said he was shocked when a federal judge found him not guilty.
Orlando actor representing himself against Capitol riot charges acquitted
Read full article: Orlando actor representing himself against Capitol riot charges acquittedAn Orlando actor arrested and charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol has been acquitted of all charges after representing himself in court Wednesday.
Orlando actor, Brevard pastors face trials for attack on US Capitol
Read full article: Orlando actor, Brevard pastors face trials for attack on US CapitolAn actor from Orlando and two pastors from Melbourne face separate trials that began Monday for their reported roles in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prison
Read full article: Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prisonA California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
What to know about Kelly Meggs, Florida Oath Keeper going to prison for Jan. 6 attack
Read full article: What to know about Kelly Meggs, Florida Oath Keeper going to prison for Jan. 6 attackA federal judge on Thursday sentenced a Dunnellon man to 12 years in prison for seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Feds seek long prison sentences for Central Florida Oath Keepers in Capitol riot case
Read full article: Feds seek long prison sentences for Central Florida Oath Keepers in Capitol riot caseFederal prosecutors are seeking more than a decade in prison for two Central Florida men convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6 uprising at the U.S. Capitol.
Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probe
Read full article: Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probeThe seditious conspiracy convictions of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants bolsters the Justice Department’s high-profile wins in its historic prosecution of the Capitol attack.
Prosecutors seek jail time for St. Cloud man in Capitol riot case
Read full article: Prosecutors seek jail time for St. Cloud man in Capitol riot caseFederal prosecutors want a St. Cloud man to spend 21 days in jail for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021, according to court documents.
Central Florida man dressed in panda costume during Capitol riot arrested, report shows
Read full article: Central Florida man dressed in panda costume during Capitol riot arrested, report showsA suspect in the Capitol riot investigation dubbed “Sedition Panda” was nabbed by FBI agents in Central Florida.
Prosecutor claims Ormond Beach Proud Boy aimed at ‘heart of our democracy’ on Jan. 6
Read full article: Prosecutor claims Ormond Beach Proud Boy aimed at ‘heart of our democracy’ on Jan. 6A federal prosecutor claims an Ormond Beach man took aim at “the heart of our democracy” when he entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
2 years later: 35 Central Florida residents face Capitol riot charges
Read full article: 2 years later: 35 Central Florida residents face Capitol riot chargesTwo years after large groups of people stormed the U.S. Capitol, fewer than half of the cases involving Central Florida residents have been resolved, according to court records.
Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader wants Capitol riot trial moved to Virginia
Read full article: Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader wants Capitol riot trial moved to VirginiaAn Ormond Beach man scheduled to go to trial for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol is asking a federal judge to move his trial to Virginia.
Edgewater Capitol riot suspect skips court, arrest warrant to be issued
Read full article: Edgewater Capitol riot suspect skips court, arrest warrant to be issuedAn Edgewater man accused of being involved in the riot at the U.S. Capitol did not show up for court at his two most recent hearings, prompting a judge to approve an arrest warrant.
Prosecutors ask federal judge to sentence Orlando man to prison time for Capitol attack
Read full article: Prosecutors ask federal judge to sentence Orlando man to prison time for Capitol attackProsecutors are asking a federal judge to sentence an Orlando man to nearly a year in prison for his role in the Capitol riot.
$30K reward offered for wanted Lakeland suspect in Capitol Riot, FBI says
Read full article: $30K reward offered for wanted Lakeland suspect in Capitol Riot, FBI saysThe FBI announced a $30,000 reward for a Lakeland man wanted in connection with the Capitol Riots on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a release by the agency.
Titusville man wants to be tried separately from Oath Keepers
Read full article: Titusville man wants to be tried separately from Oath KeepersAn attorney for a Titusville man charged in connection with the Capitol riot claims attorneys in the case cannot agree on strategy, and he is asking to be tried separately.
‘I’m gonna go on a killing spree:’ Prosecutors fight to include texts in Marion County man’s Capitol riot trial
Read full article: ‘I’m gonna go on a killing spree:’ Prosecutors fight to include texts in Marion County man’s Capitol riot trialFederal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow text messages be used in the case against a Marion County man charged in connection with the Capitol riot.
‘Every democracy is a democracy until it isn’t:’ Rep. Stephanie Murphy investigates Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: ‘Every democracy is a democracy until it isn’t:’ Rep. Stephanie Murphy investigates Jan. 6 riotFor Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., investigating who was responsible for the riot at the U.S. Capitol Building is vital and personal.
Florida Proud Boys leader worries new video may taint potential jury pool
Read full article: Florida Proud Boys leader worries new video may taint potential jury poolAn Ormond Beach man who was highlighted in a new video released by the January 6 Select Committee last week is asking a federal judge to delay is trial.
Who were the Central Florida group leaders highlighted in new Jan. 6 video?
Read full article: Who were the Central Florida group leaders highlighted in new Jan. 6 video?Florida leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were spotlighted during the first televised hearing of the January 6 Select Committee on Thursday.
Florida Proud Boys leader pleads not guilty to seditious conspiracy in Capitol Riot
Read full article: Florida Proud Boys leader pleads not guilty to seditious conspiracy in Capitol RiotThe former Florida leader of the Proud Boys pleaded not guilty to seditious conspiracy charge in the Capitol Riot in the Washington, D.C. courtroom Thursday.
Florida Proud Boys leader charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol Riot
Read full article: Florida Proud Boys leader charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol RiotThe former Florida leader of the Proud Boys, alongside other leaders of the far-right group, is charged with conspiracy charges in the Capitol Riot as of Monday, court documents show.
Marion County woman accused in Jan. 6 riot pushes to move case out of DC. Here’s why
Read full article: Marion County woman accused in Jan. 6 riot pushes to move case out of DC. Here’s whyA Marion County woman charged for her involvement in the Capitol Hill riot is asking a federal judge to move her trial out of the District of Columbia.
Former Viera High School teacher sentenced to probation for role in US Capitol riots
Read full article: Former Viera High School teacher sentenced to probation for role in US Capitol riotsThe former Viera High School teacher who was arrested last year in connection with the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced in federal court Wednesday.
$15K reward offered in search for Florida man accused of assaulting officers in Capitol riot
Read full article: $15K reward offered in search for Florida man accused of assaulting officers in Capitol riotA $15,000 reward is being offered for any information that could lead to the arrest of a Lakeland man accused of assaulting multiple police officers during the Capitol riot, the FBI announced Friday.
Proud Boys leader charged in Jan. 6 plot jailed until trial
Read full article: Proud Boys leader charged in Jan. 6 plot jailed until trialA leader in the far-right Proud Boys extremist group will remain jailed until his trial on charges that he remotely led a plot to stop Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory.
Proud Boys leader charged in Jan. 6 plot jailed until trial
Read full article: Proud Boys leader charged in Jan. 6 plot jailed until trialA leader in the far-right Proud Boys extremist group will remain jailed until his trial on charges that he remotely led a plot to stop Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory.
President Biden orders release of Trump White House logs to Congress
Read full article: President Biden orders release of Trump White House logs to CongressPresident Joe Biden is ordering the release of Trump White House visitor logs to the House committee investigating the riot of Jan. 6, 2021, once more rejecting former President Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege.
Sanford firefighter who pleaded guilty for role in Capitol riot sentenced to 2 years of probation
Read full article: Sanford firefighter who pleaded guilty for role in Capitol riot sentenced to 2 years of probationA Sanford firefighter who pleaded guilty to a charge for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors was sentenced in federal court to two years of probation.
Florida Oath Keepers will go to trial in April for Capitol riot charges
Read full article: Florida Oath Keepers will go to trial in April for Capitol riot chargesThree Central Florida members of the Oath Keepers group will still go to trial in April for their alleged roles in the Capitol Hill riot, according to federal court documents, despite a new indictment being handed down.
Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riot
Read full article: Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riotFederal authorities say a man charged this week with storming the U.S. Capitol last year performed rap songs about the riot in videos posted on his YouTube channel.
‘A politicized Charlie Foxtrot:’ DeSantis downplays Jan. 6 assault on US Capitol
Read full article: ‘A politicized Charlie Foxtrot:’ DeSantis downplays Jan. 6 assault on US CapitolGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday downplayed aspects of the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, adding he didn’t intend to watch “nauseating” media-driven, one-year anniversary remembrances.
‘I can’t wait for our day in court:’ Florida Oath Keeper speaks from jail
Read full article: ‘I can’t wait for our day in court:’ Florida Oath Keeper speaks from jailA Marion County man who federal prosecutors have painted as one of the conspirators of the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol says he is an innocent man.
Ashli Babbitt a martyr? Her past tells a more complex story
Read full article: Ashli Babbitt a martyr? Her past tells a more complex storyFormer President Donald Trump and his supporters have sought to portray the woman who was shot by a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a righteous martyr who was unjustly killed.
Feds seek home confinement for Florida doctor who took part in Capitol riot
Read full article: Feds seek home confinement for Florida doctor who took part in Capitol riotFederal prosecutors are recommending a Marion County man arrested for his involvement in the Capitol Hill riot be ordered to two months home confinements as part of his sentencing in January.
Washington, DC, sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6
Read full article: Washington, DC, sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Belarus TV: American facing Jan. 6 riot charges seeks asylum
Read full article: Belarus TV: American facing Jan. 6 riot charges seeks asylumBelarus state TV reported that an American who faces criminal charges from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is seeking asylum in Belarus, a move that could heighten tensions between the turbulent former Soviet nation and the United States.
Trump wants call logs, aide’s notes hidden from Jan. 6 panel, new court filing shows
Read full article: Trump wants call logs, aide’s notes hidden from Jan. 6 panel, new court filing showsFormer President Donald Trump is trying to block documents including call logs, drafts of remarks and speeches and handwritten notes from his chief of staff relating to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Orange County man accused in Capitol riot pleads not guilty to latest charges
Read full article: Orange County man accused in Capitol riot pleads not guilty to latest chargesAn Orange County man, who investigators say is a member of the Proud Boys, entered a plea of not guilty Thursday to charges related to the January 6 riot at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
‘This is how I’m going to die:’ Police detail violence, injuries in Capitol riot attack
Read full article: ‘This is how I’m going to die:’ Police detail violence, injuries in Capitol riot attackFour officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection have given emotional accounts of the attack.
Hunt for Capitol attackers still on 6 months after Jan. 6
Read full article: Hunt for Capitol attackers still on 6 months after Jan. 6Six months after the Capitol insurrection, the Justice Department is still hunting for scores of rioters, even as the first of more than 500 people already arrested have pleaded guilty.
Florida man conspired with Central Florida Oath Keepers ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riots, FBI says
Read full article: Florida man conspired with Central Florida Oath Keepers ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riots, FBI saysA man from Southwest Florida is accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. and conspiring with other members of the Oath Keepers from Central Florida head of the attacks, according to the FBI.
Man arrested in Orlando accused of attacking Capitol officer during riot
Read full article: Man arrested in Orlando accused of attacking Capitol officer during riotA 10 count indictment accuses a man arrested in Orlando of assaulting a Capitol police officer during the insurrection in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6.
Judge orders Central Florida Proud Boys organizer jailed on Capitol riot charges
Read full article: Judge orders Central Florida Proud Boys organizer jailed on Capitol riot chargesA federal judge has ordered two Proud Boys organizers to return to jail after revoking their bail on charges in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Federal grand jury indicts Titusville man on charges related to Capitol siege
Read full article: Federal grand jury indicts Titusville man on charges related to Capitol siegeORLANDO, Fla. – A federal grand jury indicted a Titusville man Monday on a list of felony charges related to the Capitol riot. Kenneth Harrelson and other Oath Keepers seen inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (FBI)Federal investigators said Harrelson attended planning calls with Oath Keepers, a militia group tagged as an extremist group by the FBI, before storming the Capitol earlier this year. Harrelson was previously facing charges of conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of government property and entering restricted grounds. Ad[MORE COVERAGE: Brevard man plotted with Oath Keepers before Capitol riot, FBI says | Who are the Oath Keepers?
‘QAnon Shaman’ accused of storming Capitol will be fed organic food in jail, judge rules
Read full article: ‘QAnon Shaman’ accused of storming Capitol will be fed organic food in jail, judge rulesChansley’s attorney told a federal judge Wednesday that his client is not getting enough organic food in jail and he hasn’t eaten in more than a week. [TRENDING: How to get a vaccine in Fla. | Wanted: Man accused of shooting at detective | Cops: Fla. man decapitated hamster]So the judge ordered he be provided just that. Wednesday’s news comes after the D.C. jail denied Chansley’s request on Tuesday to eat only organic food. Officials said he wasn’t able to name a religious need for organic food. But the judge decided his religious belief and having been fed organic food in an Arizona jail were enough reasons to adjust Chansley’s diet.