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Accused Pelosi Laptop Thief's Dad Convicted Of Child Abuse Year After Daughter's DC Conviction
The father of a Pennsylvania woman who was accused of stealing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's laptop was convicted of sexually abusing a girl on Wednesday, Oct. 30 — just two days after the trial began, according to court documents and the Dauphin County District Attorney's office. Rickey Williams, 55, — a security guard from Dauphin County — touched the girl when she was between the ages of 8 and 18. Judge William T. presided over the trial. She came forward about the abuse within two weeks after police allegedly caught him soliciting a video of a 14-ye…
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Ex-Maryland Police Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot
A former member of the Montgomery County Department of Police who was active during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach at the US Capitol has been convicted, federal authorities announced. Justin Lee, 25, was convicted of two felony charges in DC for his role in the January 2021 insurrection insurrection following a bench trial. Lee was indicted in October 2023, and on Friday, Aug. 23, federal authorities announced that he was found guilty of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and civil disorder. According to court documents, Lee was identified through video among the crowd…
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Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
A flag-waving Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections is facing charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection, federal authorities announced. Carlos Ayala, 52, of Salisbury, has been charged with civil disorder, a felony, and several related misdemeanor charges following his arrest earlier this week. Officials said that Ayala was arrested on Tuesday by the FBI and made his initial appearance in the District of Columbia before being released back to Maryland. According to prosecutors, it is alleged that Ayala was among a group of rioters who made their way onto …
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Gun-Toting MD Insurrectionist Convicted Of Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot In DC
Federal officials say that a handgun-wielding Maryland man will face years in prison for bringing a loaded weapon to the US Capitol and loitering for seven hours during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot in Washington, DC. Christopher Alberts, 35, was convicted this week on a host of felony and misdemeanor charges for his role during the breach of the US Capitol that left several people dead or injured, the Department of Justice announced on Thursday, April 20. Alberts came to the Capitol ready for a fight, donning a body armor vest with metal plates, a two-way radio complete with a throat mic, and a m…
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PA Woman Accused Of Stealing Nancy Pelosi's Laptop At Jan. 6 Riot Sentenced
Former Mechanicsburg/Harrisburg woman, Riley June Williams has been sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Thursday, March 23, 2023 after she was convicted on charges related to the Jan. 6 riot in the U.S. Capitol— infamously in connection with the theft of Nancy Pelosi's laptop. The 23-year-old had been charged with stealing a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, entering a restricted building and other related offenses, as Daily Voice has previously reported. Nearly two years ago, Oct. 19, 2021, Williams pleaded not guilty to all eight charges, but she w…
Politics
House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol
Federal officials are one step closer to removing the bust of a US Supreme Court justice with ties to Southern Maryland who found himself on the wrong side of history. The House passed legislation this week to remove the bust of Calvert County native Roger B. Taney, the nation’s fifth chief justice, former Attorney General of Maryland, and controversial Democratic lawmaker most known for writing the now-infamous 1857 Dred Scott decision that ruled African Americans were not citizens. "While the removal of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust from the Capitol does not relieve the Congres…
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Guilty
: Jury Convicts PA Woman In Connection With Stealing Nancy Pelosi's Laptop At Jan. 6 Riot
Former Mechanicsburg/Harrisburg woman, Riley June Williams has been found guilty by a jury in Washington, D.C. on charges related to the Jan. 6 riot in the U.S. Capitol— infamously in connection with the theft of Nancy Pelosi's laptop. The 23-year-old had been charged with stealing a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, entering a restricted building and other related offenses, as Daily Voice has previously reported. Over a year ago, Oct. 19, 2021, Williams pleaded not guilty to all eight charges, but she was found guilty on six charges in connection with the theft of the Speak…
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Maryland Father, Stepson Accused Of Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A father-stepson duo from Maryland are facing felony charges for allegedly assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol, federal authorities announced. Harford County residents Douglas Wyatt, 49, and stepson Jacob Michael Therres, 25, both of Fallston, have been charged in the District of Columbia for their actions during the breach at the Capitol last year. Specifically, the two men were charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers, and interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, both felonies, and five related misdemeanor o…
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Maryland Man Sprayed With Chemicals During Jan. 6 Riot Admits To Grabbing Officer's Shield
Authorities say that a Maryland man has become the latest to admit to his role in causing chaos during the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach in Washington, DC last year. Baltimore resident Narayana Rheiner, 41, pleaded guilty to pushing a police line and grabbing a Capitol Police officer’s riot shield while he and other supporters of former President Donald Trump sought to disrupt the 2020 presidential election vote count as it was being certified. Specifically, Rheiner pleaded guilty to interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder. On the day of the insurrection, federal prose…
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Former Capitol Police Officer Found Guilty Of Assisting With Jan. 6 Capitol Rioter In DC
A former US Capitol Police officer has been convicted for communicating with a rioter during the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, DC, federal officials announced. Michael Riley, 51, was found guilty of obstruction following a trial, though a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a second count, which ended in a mistrial, according to officials. Riley, a 25-year police veteran, was at work with a K-9 unit on Jan. 6, 2021, on the day of the riot. Although he was not on duty inside the Capitol Building itself during the attack, officials say he was aware of what was taking place when he re…
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Police Clear Suspicious Van, Arrest Driver For Bringing Guns To Capitol Grounds
Three people were detained while US Capitol Police investigated a suspicious illegally parked vehicle loaded with guns near Capitol Hill, officials said. Tony Payne, 80, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, was arrested and charged on Wednesday afternoon and charged for bringing weapons to Capitol Grounds following a lengthy investigation by US Capitol Police, according to authorities. A Capitol Police K9 Unit identified the suspicious van at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the 100 block of East Capitol Street, which led to a lengthy investigation that ended with two men and a woman in c…
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Virginia Man Charged With Assaulting US Capitol Police Officer With Metal Barricade On Jan. 6
A pair of suspects from Virginia and Maryland became the 869th and 870th insurrectionists to be arrested and charged for their roles in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol last year. Springfield, Virginia resident Joseph Brody, 23, and Halethorpe, Maryland resident Paul Ewald Lovley, 23, were among five to be arrested by investigators, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Others charged: Thomas Carey, 21, of Pittsburg; Gabriel Chase, 22, of Gainesville, Florida; Jon Lizak, 21, of Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Brody faces the harshest punishment for allegedly assault…
Police & Fire
Man Bearing 'Camp Auschwitz' Clothing During Capitol Riots Sentenced After Lack Of Remorse
A Virginia man who wore a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt and a "SS" t-shirt inside the US Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots has been sentenced to 75 days in jail, according to multiple reports. Robert Packer pleaded guilty to a trespassing charge in January after images of Packer and his clothing inside of the Capitol went viral, gaining national attention as symbol of white supremacist and anti-semitic views, the reports state. Packer entered the Capitol building shortly after the initial breach, and stayed inside of the building for around 20 minutes. Prosecutors say that Packer'…
Events
Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition
The National Symphony Orchestra will play music on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol on September 4, NBC4 Washington said. No tickets are required for the musical event, but you can secure a great spot as of 3 p.m. that day, the website reported. The real show begins at 8 p.m., so if you are a fan of the NSO, be sure to ring in Labor Day at the U.S. Capitol for the free concert. Click here for the full story from NBC4 Washington.
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Maryland Man Who Breached US Capitol On Jan. 6, Fought Police Admits To Obstruction
A Maryland man has become the latest to cop to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol, federal officials announced. Piney Point resident John Andries, 36, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to obstruction of official proceedings after participating in the riot that “disrupted a joint session of the US Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.” As part of the plea, Andries admitted to illegally entering the Capitol Building through a broken window near the Senate Wing Door at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Jan…
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Who Shot Himself Driving Into US Capitol Barricade, Potentially Set Car Fire
Police investigators have identified the suspect who shot himself after crashing his car into a US Capitol barricade before possibly setting his vehicle on fire early on Sunday, Aug. 14. Delaware resident Richard A. York III, 29, has been identified as the suspect who drove his vehicle into the barricade shortly after 4 a.m. on Sunday morning near the intersection of East Capitol Street and Second Street, according to US Capitol Police. While York was getting out of the car, investigators noted that it became engulfed in flames, which reportedly were potentially set intentionally. Police…
Police & Fire
Man Shoots Himself After Driving Into US Capitol Barricade: Police
A man shot himself after crashing his car into the US Capitol barricade as it went up in flames early Sunday, Aug. 14, authorities said. The incident occurred just after 4 a.m. on East Capitol and Second street, US Capitol Police said. While the man was getting out of the car, it became engulfed in flames. That's when he fired several shots into the air before turning the gun on himself. Nobody else was hurt. At this time, it does not appear the man was targeting any Members of Congress, who are on recess, and it does not appear officers fired their weapons. DC’s Metropolitan Po…
Police & Fire
Michigan Man Nabbed For Carrying Weapons, Fake Badge Near US Capitol: Police
A former New York police officer was arrested for carrying a fake badge, weapons and ammunition outside the US Capitol, authorities said. Jerome Felipe, 53, out of Flint, Mi, parked his 2017 Dodge Charger near Peace Circle on the west side of the Capitol shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday, June 3, according to US Capitol Police. When questioned by officers, Felipe showed them a fake badge that had "Department of the INTERPOL" printed on it. Felipe also said he was a criminal investigator with the agency, police said. A search of Felipe's vehicle found a fake badge, a BB…
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Who Threw Beer At Capitol During Jan. 6 Riot Gets Prison Time
A Maryland man who threw beer at the U.S. Capitol and led a violent mob while draped in a Confederate flag was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to the breach that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021, authorities say. Matthew Ryan Miller, 23, of Cooksville, will serve 33 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers and obstructing an official proceeding during the breach, according to the District Attorney's Office of the District of Columbia. Miller threw a full beer can at the U.S. Capitol Building and the police protecting it, as well as used temporary barriers to scale th…
Police & Fire
Army Parachuters At Nationals Park Caused US Capitol Evacuation
A plane carrying members of the US Army Golden Knights evacuated the US Capitol Wednesday, April 20, authorities said. The parachuters posed a "probable" aircraft threat, prompting the 6:45 p.m. evacuation. In a statement, Capitol Police said an unidentified plane was spotted "within seconds" of the Capitol building. As soon as police recognized they were not given notice about the flight, they ordered the evacuation. "The last time we had an evacuation due to a potential air threat was in June of 2014. Every week the USCP is made aware of hundreds of authorized flights in the restricted…
News
Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report
The "Capitol Fox" who bit several individuals including a congressman has been put down because over rabies concerns, Fox News reports. The fox reportedly bit Representative Ami Bera, a reporter, and at least seven other people on Tuesday, April 5, the outlet reports. Rep. Bera later shared the bite marks on Twitter, showing no sign of illness. Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I feel healthy and am glad to be back at work.Despite the dustup, I hold no grudge or ill will against @thecapitolfox. Hoping the 🦊 and its family are safely relocated and wishing it a happy and prosperous f…
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Maryland Congressman Says Talking About His Son's Suicide Saved His Own Life
Jamie Raskin is opening up about his son's suicide. In a recent interview with "People" magazine, the Congressman said writing his new memoir saved his own life. The 59-year-old Democrat details a "life-altering" first few weeks in January 2021, where he had to face down a mob of angry Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol -- all while dealing with the loss of his 25-year-old son Tommy. "It probably would have been the end of my life had I not been able to talk about it," Raskin tells the magazine. Tommy Raskin was a second-year student at Harvard Law School, who took his own life o…
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