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Covington man charged for his role in the Jan.6 Capitol riot
Read full article: Covington man charged for his role in the Jan.6 Capitol riotAnother person in our region is facing criminal charges for allegedly storming the U.S. Capitol, according to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C.
Roanoke man arrested, charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Read full article: Roanoke man arrested, charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riotA Roanoke man is facing a number of felony and misdemeanor charges for his alleged involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol and the riot that ensued, according to the Department of Justice.
Fincastle man who told jurors he had โfunโ at the Capitol riot is sentenced to 6 years in prison
Read full article: Fincastle man who told jurors he had โfunโ at the Capitol riot is sentenced to 6 years in prisonA Virginia man who testified he had โfunโ at the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police as he stormed the building.
Fincastle man facing lengthy prison sentence of 15+ years for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Read full article: Fincastle man facing lengthy prison sentence of 15+ years for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riotProsecutors have recommended that Markus Maly be sentenced to 188 months of incarceration, or 15 years and 8 months.
Roanoke woman charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol Riots
Read full article: Roanoke woman charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol RiotsA Roanoke woman appeared in federal court on Tuesday for her involvement in the U.S. Capitol Riots that happened on Jan. 6, 2021, according to court documents.
Jan. 6 panel announces โroadmapโ to bring criminal charges against Trump, allies
Read full article: Jan. 6 panel announces โroadmapโ to bring criminal charges against Trump, alliesThe House Jan. 6 committee is wrapping up its investigation of the violent 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, with lawmakers on Monday declaring that they have assembled a โroadmap to justiceโ to bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and his allies.
WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6 Committee to hold final public hearing on Capitol riot
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6 Committee to hold final public hearing on Capitol riotThe House Jan. 6 committee is wrapping up its investigation of the violent 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, with lawmakers expected to cap one of the most exhaustive and aggressive congressional probes in memory with an extraordinary recommendation: The Justice Department should consider criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.
Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson appeals conviction in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson appeals conviction in Jan. 6 Capitol riotFormer Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertsonโs attorney has filed an appeal of his conviction in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Former Rocky Mount officer Jacob Fracker sentenced to 1 year of probation for Jan. 6 Capitol charge
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer Jacob Fracker sentenced to 1 year of probation for Jan. 6 Capitol chargeJacob Fracker, a former Rocky Mount officer, learned his fate Tuesday morning for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson sentenced to 7+ years for role in Capitol riots
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer Thomas Robertson sentenced to 7+ years for role in Capitol riotsThomas Robertson, a former Rocky Mount officer, was sentenced on Thursday in federal court for his involvement in the capitol riots on Jan. 6.
Feds ask for probation for former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker who stormed Capitol
Read full article: Feds ask for probation for former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker who stormed CapitolA former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer deserves to avoid a prison sentence for his cooperation and trial testimony against the other officer, federal prosecutors argued in a court filing Tuesday.
Government requests former Rocky Mount officer be sentenced to 8 years for Jan. 6 involvement
Read full article: Government requests former Rocky Mount officer be sentenced to 8 years for Jan. 6 involvementThe federal government has requested that Thomas Robertson, a former Rocky Mount police officer, be sentenced to 8 years for his involvement in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
Former Rocky Mount officer submits letter to court before sentencing on Jan. 6 charges
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer submits letter to court before sentencing on Jan. 6 chargesThomas Robertson, a former Rocky Mount police officer who has been found guilty on all charges he faces in the Jan. 6 riots, has submitted a letter to the judge presiding over his case.
Former Rocky Mount officer charged in Jan. 6 riots has acquittal denied
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer charged in Jan. 6 riots has acquittal deniedA former Rocky Mount officer found guilty for his actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots asked a judge to acquit him on three charges, and on Tuesday, the acquittal was denied.
Fincastle man appears in federal court for charges connected to Capitol riots
Read full article: Fincastle man appears in federal court for charges connected to Capitol riotsA Fincastle man appeared in federal court for a status hearing on Friday after he was charged in connection with the deadly U.S. Capitol riot.
WATCH LIVE: House Select Committee investigating Jan. 6 attack holds first hearing
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: House Select Committee investigating Jan. 6 attack holds first hearingThe House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol will hold its first what is expected to be several hearings regarding their investigation.
Jury to keep deliberating in former Rocky Mount police officerโs Capitol riot trial
Read full article: Jury to keep deliberating in former Rocky Mount police officerโs Capitol riot trialA federal jury is set to resume deliberating on Monday in the trial of a former Virginia police officer charged with storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer.
TIMELINE: 10 News reports live from Washington on trial of Former Rocky Mount police officer charged in Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: TIMELINE: 10 News reports live from Washington on trial of Former Rocky Mount police officer charged in Jan. 6 riotFormer Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson has been indicted on charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
Former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson indicted on more charges connected to Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson indicted on more charges connected to Jan. 6 riotFormer Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson has been indicted on more charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot, according to court documents.
Former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker pleads guilty to Jan. 6 riot charge
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker pleads guilty to Jan. 6 riot chargeOne of the two former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol entered a guilty plea on Friday.
Fincastle man, #JohnSprayne, arrested Wednesday, charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Fincastle man, #JohnSprayne, arrested Wednesday, charged in connection with Jan. 6 riotAnother Southwest Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
Read full article: Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrectionNew internal documents provided by former Facebook employee-turned-whistleblower Frances Haugen provide a rare glimpse into how the company, after years under the microscope for the policing of its platform, appears to have simply stumbled into the Jan. 6 riot.
Former Rocky Mount officers charged in Jan. 6 riots reject federal plea deals
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officers charged in Jan. 6 riots reject federal plea dealsTwo former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the Capitol riots have denied plea offers from the government.
Former Virginia 5th District Rep. Denver Riggleman hired as senior staff in Jan. 6 committee
Read full article: Former Virginia 5th District Rep. Denver Riggleman hired as senior staff in Jan. 6 committeeA House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has hired former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman as a senior staff member, bringing on the one-term Virginia lawmaker as GOP leaders have criticized the panel as too partisan.
Covington man charged in connection to Jan 6. Capitol riots now charged for assaulting a family member
Read full article: Covington man charged in connection to Jan 6. Capitol riots now charged for assaulting a family memberA Covington man who was charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots last month is now behind bars again and faces several additional charges, according to recent court documents.
Hearing date set as former Rocky Mount officers charged in connection with Capitol riot offered plea deal
Read full article: Hearing date set as former Rocky Mount officers charged in connection with Capitol riot offered plea dealWe now know when weโll learn if two former Rocky Mount officers will accept a plea deal.
US offers plea deal to former Rocky Mount officers charged in connection to Capitol riot
Read full article: US offers plea deal to former Rocky Mount officers charged in connection to Capitol riotThe federal case against two former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the January 6 capitol riots may not go to trial.
Judge rules in favor of US, former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection to Capitol riot has release revoked
Read full article: Judge rules in favor of US, former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection to Capitol riot has release revokedA former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has had his release revoked.
Judge delays decision on release of former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection to Capitol riots
Read full article: Judge delays decision on release of former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection to Capitol riotsA former Rocky Mount police officer facing charges after the Jan. 6 Capitol riots appeared before a judge on Wednesday morning.
New chief selected for Capitol Police after Jan. 6 insurrection
Read full article: New chief selected for Capitol Police after Jan. 6 insurrectionA police official who has run large departments in Maryland and Virginia has been selected as chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, in which pro-Trump rioters stormed the building in a violent rage, disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidential win.
US again pushes to have former Rocky Mount officer detained for violating terms of release
Read full article: US again pushes to have former Rocky Mount officer detained for violating terms of releaseThe United States is again pushing to have the former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol detained until his trial.
FBI: Militia-style group surveilled Capitol weeks after riot
Read full article: FBI: Militia-style group surveilled Capitol weeks after riotA Virginia man charged with joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol told an undercover FBI agent that he belonged to a militia-style group and coordinated "surveillance efforts" on the same building more than a month after the riot, according to a court filing unsealed on Tuesday.
Former Rocky Mount officer opposes US motion to revoke his release
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officer opposes US motion to revoke his releaseA former Rocky Mount police officer charged in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol is responding to the federal governmentโs motion to revoke his release.
US looks to revoke former Rocky Mount police officerโs release after rifle, partially-assembled pipe bomb found at his home
Read full article: US looks to revoke former Rocky Mount police officerโs release after rifle, partially-assembled pipe bomb found at his homeA former Rocky Mount police officer charged in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol may soon be in federal custody.
Elliston man pleads not guilty to charges in connection to U.S. Capitol riots
Read full article: Elliston man pleads not guilty to charges in connection to U.S. Capitol riotsAn Elliston man made an appearance in court after being indicted on six federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riots.
Prosecution files motion to delay former Rocky Mount officersโ federal hearing on Capitol riot charges
Read full article: Prosecution files motion to delay former Rocky Mount officersโ federal hearing on Capitol riot chargesTwo former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the Capitol riots will likely have to wait longer for their next day in court.
Elliston man believed to have taken part in U.S. Capitol riot goes before federal judge
Read full article: Elliston man believed to have taken part in U.S. Capitol riot goes before federal judgeLeft: Photo of Jeremy Groseclose from criminal complaint RIGHT: Photos authorities believe show Jeremy Groseclose at and inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. โ The Elliston man arrested for his suspected participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol by the FBI last week appeared virtually before a federal judge Tuesday. Jeremy Groseclose was arrested at his home in eastern Montgomery County on Feb. 25 after someone in the community turned him in. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia agreed with the initial bond release approved by Magistrate Judge Robert Ballou in Roanoke the day he was arrested. AdGrosecloseโs attorney also said the equipment was purchased after the incident at the Capitol is and is unrelated. Faruqui did not object and instructed Groseclose to work with the FBI on that request.
Ex-girlfriend turns in Capitol riot suspect after he called her a โmoronโ in a text, authorities say
Read full article: Ex-girlfriend turns in Capitol riot suspect after he called her a โmoronโ in a text, authorities sayA disrespectful text led to one Capitol riot suspect being turned in to the FBI by his ex-girlfriend, authorities told NBC News. Another read: โThis is our country do you think we live like kings because no one sacrificed anything. Court documents showed several pictures of Michetti inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 sporting a Chicago White Sox baseball cap. AdThe riot left five people dead, including Capitol police Officer Brian Sicknick. Michetti is charged with entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct and obstructing congressional business, according to NBC.
FBI arrests Montgomery County man it believes took part in U.S. Capitol riots
Read full article: FBI arrests Montgomery County man it believes took part in U.S. Capitol riotsPictures at the Capitol helped authorities track Jeremy Groseclose down. He went before a judge in Roanokeโs federal court shortly after his arrest and was released on a $20,000 bond. In federal court filings, investigators say he came on the radar after two people submitted tips to the online tip portal. AdThe complaint went on to say Groseclose was inside the Capitol for more than two hours. His case will be transferred to D.C. Federal Court to be tried with the others.
Former Rocky Mount officers plead not guilty to charges, barred from possessing firearms while awaiting trial
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officers plead not guilty to charges, barred from possessing firearms while awaiting trialOn Thursday the two former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol appeared virtually in federal court. During the proceedings, the attorneys for Jacob Fracker, 29, and Thomas Robertson, 47, entered not guilty pleas for their clients. Both men are charged with obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, entering and remaining in a restricted building and disorderly conduct in the Capitol. Both menโs attorneys requested the video and body camera footage that prosecutors plan to use in their case; however, prosecutors want to protect that evidence. AdBoth men are currently released on recognizance, and because of that, they must follow certain requirements, one of which is not possessing firearms.
Virginia Tech expert explains how violent extremism played a role in Capitol riot
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert explains how violent extremism played a role in Capitol riotBLACKSBURG, Va. โ In the wake of the riot at our nationโs Capitol on January 6, a Virginia Tech expert is offering some insight into violent extremism in our country and how to prevent it. Ashley Reichelmann is an assistant professor of sociology and the Associate Director for The Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention. Violent extremism is a non-mainstream religious or political belief that goes hand-in-hand with violent behavior. Reichelmann said things like the riot at the Capitol, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and the violence of the Charlottesville rally are all examples. AdReichelmann also said that people typically get involved in violent extremism unintentionally, either by clicking on a link in an internet rabbit hole or the link is shared by a friend or family member.
Former Rocky Mount officers plead not guilty to four federal charges against them
Read full article: Former Rocky Mount officers plead not guilty to four federal charges against themThe two former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol last month pleaded not guilty on Tuesday afternoon. Jacob Fracker and Thomas Robertson have been indicted on the following charges in connection with the riots on Jan. 6:Obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abettingDisorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted buildingEntering and remaining in a restricted buildingDisorderly conduct in the CapitolBoth men were fired from the Rocky Mount Police Department last week. A date for their next hearing has not yet been announced. 10 News has followed this story closely since it began. Hereโs a look at all weโve published, from newest to oldest:
Two former Rocky Mount police officers each indicted on four federal charges connected to Capitol riots
Read full article: Two former Rocky Mount police officers each indicted on four federal charges connected to Capitol riotsThe two former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol last month now face new charges. Both men were fired from the Rocky Mount Police Department last week. The two posted the photo above of themselves on social media inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots. Their next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 p.m.10 News has followed this story closely since it began. Hereโs a look at all weโve published, from newest to oldest:
Family member, local activist react to Rocky Mount police officers firing
Read full article: Family member, local activist react to Rocky Mount police officers firingROCKY MOUNT, Va. โ Jacob Fracker and Thomas Robertson are no longer employees of the Rocky Mount Police Department. Both were fired Tuesday, a few weeks after the photo above of them surfaced on social media, sparking a federal investigation. At the address listed for Fracker, his mother-in-law answered the door and said that he does not live there. Hopefully, this will be a lesson learned to all our future officers, integrity is with you on and off the clock.โThe Town of Rocky Mount released a statement that reads:โThe Rocky Mount Police Department has terminated employment for officers Jacob Fracker and Thomas Robertson effective Tuesday, January 26. The actions by two have driven our beautiful town into the national spotlight in ways that do not reflect our whole community and the people who call Rocky Mount home.
Two Rocky Mount officers charged in Capitol riots have been fired
Read full article: Two Rocky Mount officers charged in Capitol riots have been firedThe two police officers who posted photos of themselves on social media inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots have been fired from their jobs. The town of Rocky Mount released a statement stating that Jacob Fracker and Thomas Robertson have been terminated as of Jan. 26. This comes after the two officers were suspended without pay on Friday. Below is the full statement from the town of Rocky Mount:
Rocky Mount officers charged in Capitol riots suspended without pay
Read full article: Rocky Mount officers charged in Capitol riots suspended without payRocky Mount police officers who were inside Capitol on day riots took place face a judgeROCKY MOUNT, Va. โ The two police officers who posted photos of themselves on social media inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots have been suspended from their jobs. The Town of Rocky Mount released a statement on Saturday saying Thomas Robertson and Jacob Fracker have been suspended without pay on Friday. Officials said this action was taken as part of their ongoing cooperation with the federal investigation of both officers. โWe are fully aware of the serious nature of the information contained in the federal arrest warrants and are continuing to assist with federal agents as they investigate this matter,โ officials wrote in the statement. According to authorities, the town and the Rocky Mount Police Department are prepared to finish the investigation into the matter early next week.
Lawmakers introduce bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to hero officer
Read full article: Lawmakers introduce bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to hero officerU.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman arrive at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman is rightfully being hailed as a hero after singlehandedly holding back rioters from entering the Senate chambers last week. An Iraq combat vet and member of this Corps, Eugene was a hero long before last Wednesday. โThe United States Capitol was under attack by armed, violent extremists, and Officer Eugene Goodman was the only thing standing between the mob and the United States Senate. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award Congress can bestow.
Rocky Mount cops claim innocence during Capitol riots, but federal warrant says otherwise
Read full article: Rocky Mount cops claim innocence during Capitol riots, but federal warrant says otherwiseIn another video shared in the same conversation as the first, the warrant details that Fracker appeared to be on the outside of the Capitol. On December 19, 2020, three weeks before the riot, the warrant says Robertson commented on Facebook, โCivility has left me. Love you!โAccording to the warrant, the next day Robertson commented on another post, โWell....F*** you. Once....for real.... you people ACTUALLY realized who you work for.โOn another post on the same day, Robertson wrote, โPeace is done. OUR HOUSE.โThe next day, the warrant details that Robertson told a friend on Facebook, โIโm going to war.
National Guard troops from Roanoke eager to return home from protecting U.S. Capitol
Read full article: National Guard troops from Roanoke eager to return home from protecting U.S. CapitolThis includes taking down fences and barriers that once were protected by more than 25,000 National Guard troops. Two troops from Roanoke left their families at a momentโs notice to serve the nation. Twelve-hour shifts and at times the weather was a bit chilly, troops found ways to stay warm. โI got a text message saying โHey, I know we havenโt met yet, but show up to the armory tomorrow morning. Welcome to the National Guard.โโJohnson served active duty in the Marine Corps and joined the Virginia National Guard when he returned home.
Virginia man charged as part of mob who stormed Capitol
Read full article: Virginia man charged as part of mob who stormed Capitol(United States District Court for the District of Columbia)Jacob Hiles' Facebook post on the day of the U.S. Capitol riots used in a criminal complaintCHESAPEAKE, Va. โ Court documents say a Virginia man charged with being part of the rioters at the U.S. Capitol posted on Facebook that he was โFeelin cuteโ and โmight start a revolution laterโ on the day of the violent siege. FBI spokeswoman Christina Pullen told The Virginian-Pilot that Jacob โJakeโ Hiles surrendered Tuesday morning at the FBI office in Chesapeake. He has since been released on a personal recognizance bond. One screenshot in the court documents showed the man identified as Hiles wearing goggles and a gaiter inside the Capitol. Heโs set to have a remote court appearance in Washington on Friday.
Rocky Mount officer charged in Capitol riots doesnโt give up guns before court-mandated deadline
Read full article: Rocky Mount officer charged in Capitol riots doesnโt give up guns before court-mandated deadlineThe Rocky Mount police officers who went inside the Capitol during the riots were in federal court on Tuesday as a part of a long line of people who were charged from the insurrection. Jacob Fracker, 29, and Thomas Robertson, 47, each face a charge of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and a charge of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. [Photo surfaces showing two Rocky Mount police officers inside Capitol on Wednesday]While in court last week, they were ordered to give up all their guns; however, when police visited one of their homes, they found several guns inside. They will be back in court on Feb. 2.
Rocky Mount releases first statement naming officers who were inside the US Capitol
Read full article: Rocky Mount releases first statement naming officers who were inside the US CapitolROCKY MOUNT, Va. โ โWe stand with and add our support to those who have denounced the violence and illegal activity that took place that day.โThatโs part of the joint statement released by Rocky Mount Chief of Police Ken Criner, Police Captain Mark Lovern and Town Manager James Ervin on Thursday evening. The statement comes after the federal arrest of two Rocky Mount police officers, Jacob Fracker and Thomas Robertson. The charges against both men stem from the picture above, which was taken inside the U.S. Capitol on the day the building was stormed. Thursdayโs statement from Rocky Mount leaders is the first time theyโve named the two officers. Below you can read the statement in its entirety:
We know you want to help, but Virginia National Guard cannot โlogistically accept donationsโ
Read full article: We know you want to help, but Virginia National Guard cannot โlogistically accept donationsโRONAOKE, Va. โ After photos of members of the National Guard sleeping in the Capitol went viral, the community responded with the desire to send care packages. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 4 Hundreds of National Guard troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor's Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Scott Applewhite)However, the Virginia National Guard Chief of Public Affairs Cotton Puryear said while they appreciate the donations, they โare not logistically able to accept donations of any kind.โPuryear wants to reassure the community that all 2,000 guard members are receiving proper lodging when off duty. He said when troops are lying down in the Capitol they are just sleeping in between shifts. Thirty states sent a combined total of 20,000 National Guard members to protect the government seat after the insurrection a week ago.
Authorities: Virginia man in โCamp Auschwitzโ shirt at riot arrested
Read full article: Authorities: Virginia man in โCamp Auschwitzโ shirt at riot arrested(Western Tidewater Regional Jail via AP)NORFOLK, Va. โ A man who was photographed wearing a โCamp Auschwitzโ sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said. Robert Keith Packer, 56, was arrested in Newport News, where he lives. The photo of the man in the sweatshirt caused an uproar on social media. A Capitol police officer died from injuries suffered in the riot, and police shot and killed a woman during the siege. FBI spokeswoman Christina Pullen said a second Virginia man, Douglas Allen Sweet, of Grimstead, was also arrested Wednesday for his alleged participation in the riot.
Two Rocky Mount police officers now each face 2 federal charges in connection with storming of US Capitol
Read full article: Two Rocky Mount police officers now each face 2 federal charges in connection with storming of US CapitolROCKY MOUNT, Va. โ Two Rocky Mount Police officers now face federal charges in connection with last Wednesdayโs events at the U.S. Capitol. On Wednesday afternoon, the two appeared virtually in federal court in Roanoke for their first hearing. The government wanted them to wear GPS tracking ankle bracelets, but the judge felt that was not necessary due to them being police officers and military veterans. Keep poking us.โThe complaint also mentions two social media posts that 10 News showed you on Sunday afternoon. Rocky Mount Police Officer Jacob Fracker's Facebook Page captured by 10 News.
WATCH: DOJ gives update on charges related to Capitol chaos
Read full article: WATCH: DOJ gives update on charges related to Capitol chaosActing U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin and FBI Washington Field Office ADIC Steven DโAntuono provided updates on charges related to last weekโs events at the U.S. Capitol.
Protesters clash outside Rocky Mount Town Council meeting amid backlash over officers at Capitol
Read full article: Protesters clash outside Rocky Mount Town Council meeting amid backlash over officers at CapitolROCKY MOUNT, Va. โ Two Rocky Mount police officers remain on administrative leave after a photo showing the men standing inside the U.S. Capitol the same day as the deadly riot. As of Monday night, the U.S. Capitol Police had not responded to the allegations that the two Rocky Mount officers thought they were allowed in. A 10 News crew was there Monday night as two opposing groups of protesters clashed outside the Rocky Mount Town Council meeting. Scene outside Rocky Mount Town Council meeting Here's a look outside tonight's Rocky Mount Town Council meeting where our Lindsey Kennett WSLS 10 News says there are Black Lives Matter supporters and protesters who support the two officers who were photographed at the Capitol on Wednesday. During Monday nightโs virtual meeting, Rocky Mount Town Council did not discuss what would happen to the officers, who are both placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
Photo surfaces showing two Rocky Mount police officers inside Capitol on Wednesday
Read full article: Photo surfaces showing two Rocky Mount police officers inside Capitol on WednesdayROCKY MOUNT, Va. โ UPDATE - Wednesday 1/13Both men now face federal charges in connection with last Wednesdayโs events at the U.S. Capitol. UPDATE - Monday 1/11A photo of two Rocky Mount police officers at the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday has caused people to speak out both in support of and against the officers. Rocky Mount town leaders remained silent Monday, although that may change as the Town Council hosts a regularly scheduled council meeting Monday night. That includes in our area, where an activist shared this post on Facebook Saturday night questioning if two Rocky Mount police officers went inside the Capitol that day. Screenshot obtained by 10 News shows activist, Bridgette Craighead's viral post about the two Rocky Mount police officers.
โDestabilizing and offensiveโ: Bob Good rejects push to impeach Trump
Read full article: โDestabilizing and offensiveโ: Bob Good rejects push to impeach TrumpRepublican Congressman Bob Good said impeachment of President Donald Trump in light of the recent violence and chaos at the Capitol โis not a path toward a unified solution.โIn a statement released Friday evening, Good said the idea of impeachment is โdestabilizing and offensive to the record number of law abiding Americans who voted for President Trump.โGood said Trump has already acknowledged there will be an โorderly transitionโ on January 20, so impeachment just days before Trump is scheduled to leave is not the correct path forward.
Twitter permanently suspends President Trump, citing โrisk of further incitement of violenceโ
Read full article: Twitter permanently suspends President Trump, citing โrisk of further incitement of violenceโPresident Donald Trump is permanently suspended from Twitter. Twitter announced the suspension on Friday evening, citing the โrisk of further incitement of violence.โIn a statement, Twitter officials said they closely reviewed not just the context of Trumpโs tweets but โthe context around them โ specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter.โ
WATCH: West Virginia lawmaker arrested, charged after entering Capitol with rioters
Read full article: WATCH: West Virginia lawmaker arrested, charged after entering Capitol with riotersDerrick Evans on a call in which he presented dozens of new charges against members of the crowd that violently stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. #BREAKING WV Delegate Derrick Evans has been taken into federal custody. Heโs charged after allegedly entering a restricted area of the US Capitol with rioters Wednesday. In his now-deleted video, widely shared online, Evans is clamoring inside a jampacked Capitol building doorway, trying with others to push his way inside. โOur house!โ Evans yells inside Capitol halls.
US Capitol Police says officer died from injuries after responding to violent โriotsโ
Read full article: US Capitol Police says officer died from injuries after responding to violent โriotsโWASHINGTON, D.C. โ The U.S. Capitol Police says an officer who was injured after responding to riots at the Capitol Wednesday has died. Officer Brian D. Sicknick died Thursday due to injuries sustained while on-duty, physically engaging with protesters at the U.S. Capitol, the statement said. Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on Wednesday as Congress was tallying the Electoral College votes to confirm Democrat Joe Biden won the election. The death will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police Departmentโs Homicide Branch, the USCP, and federal law enforcement. Sicknick joined the Capitol police in 2008.
Southwest Virginia business owners face backlash for attending Trump rally
Read full article: Southwest Virginia business owners face backlash for attending Trump rallyROANOKE, Va. โ At least two local restaurant owners are facing backlash for attending President Trumpโs rally in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Sarah Davis is one of those hundreds of people who commented on Jon Bernardโs personal Facebook page. Bernard posted on the restaurantโs Facebook page that it would be closed, and shared on his personal page, which is public, that he was excited to attend the rally. He temporarily pulled the restaurantโs Facebook page as well. Bernard provided this statement to 10 News:โWe attended a D.C. rally on Wednesday that turned into a riot.
โInexcusableโ: Virginia lawmakers react to chaos at Capitol
Read full article: โInexcusableโ: Virginia lawmakers react to chaos at CapitolLYNCHBURG, Va. โ The images of chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday are more than 24 hours old, but still fresh in Virginia lawmakersโ minds. You have the right to petition your elected officials; but the violence is inexcusable,โ said Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith, who represents Virginiaโs 9th district. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine holds President Trump accountable for the violence. I was so pissed off that this is what itโs come to with [President Trump] and with this country at this moment in time,โ said Kaine. But Griffith says even after the chaos, Congress had a duty to continue the ceremonial count.
Many questions raised after lack of police response at US Capitol building
Read full article: Many questions raised after lack of police response at US Capitol buildingROANOKE, Va โ Several agencies are looking for suspects from the riots at the United States Capitol building on Wednesday. Rick Morrison spent 30 years working in law enforcement and now educates best practices in policing. While he wasnโt in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, he said itโs not likely that Capitol Police were uninformed on the scale of the event. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said he was assured that law enforcement could handle the situation and the ultimate response was an embarrassment. Morrison said incriminating evidence over social media will likely lead to more arrests down the line.
What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove President Trump from office?
Read full article: What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove President Trump from office?ROANOKE, Va โ A growing number of lawmakers are calling on the removal of President Donald Trump following Wednesdayโs riots in Washington. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are among some of the top politicians calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment which would make Pence the acting President of the United States. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. ConstitutionUniversity of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato said it would be a historic move in United States politics. Several of the presidentโs top-ranking officials, including Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, have resigned following the riots.
Communities of color call reaction to chaos at U.S. Capitol a โdouble standardโ
Read full article: Communities of color call reaction to chaos at U.S. Capitol a โdouble standardโAfter protests against systemic racism and injustice last summer, Wednesdayโs storming of the U.S. Capitol is no different. Dr. Evans said even the simplest act can set off race-based triggers. Itโs part of the disease of society,โ said Dr. Evans. โYesterday was crystal clear proof. Crystal clear proof.โWhile the path to better days is yet unknown, the pain of many, as stated, is crystal clear.
Facebook blocks Trump from using platform for โat leastโ the rest of his term
Read full article: Facebook blocks Trump from using platform for โat leastโ the rest of his termAfter both Facebook and Twitter suspended President Donald Trump from posting to their platforms on Wednesday following the storming of the U.S. Capitol, Facebook has decided to take its actions a step further. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebookโs Founder and CEO, made the decision to extend the block on Trumpโs Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely and for โat least the next two weeks until the peaceful transition of power is complete.โ[The Latest: Trump promises โorderly transitionโ on Jan. 20]โOver the last several years, we have allowed President Trump to use our platform consistent with our own rules, at times removing content or labeling his posts when they violate our policies,โ Zuckerberg wrote. โBut the current context is now fundamentally different, involving use of our platform to incite violent insurrection against a democratically elected government.โThe shocking events of the last 24 hours clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining... Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, January 7, 2021In his statement, Zuckerberg said Facebook decided to take down Trumpโs initial statements he posted on Wednesday while events were unraveling in Washington because his team judged the effect of the presidentโs words and that it would provoke further violence. โWe believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great,โ he said.
Trump supporters return to Lynchburg after chaos at U.S. Capitol
Read full article: Trump supporters return to Lynchburg after chaos at U.S. CapitolLYNCHBURG, Va. โ 10 News was there as some Trump supporters returned to Lynchburg after a day in Washington, D.C. during which violence broke out at the Capitol. Some supporters flashed lights in the face of news crews as 10 News attempted to get their reaction to what happened. One person who spoke to 10 News called the violence by those who stormed the Capitol an embarrassment. I think it was reprehensible that they would break into that sacred area, in my view. Law enforcement was also on hand as nearly 100 Trump supporters arrived.
โSickening and heartbreaking sightโ: Former President George W. Bush speaks about US Capitol storming
Read full article: โSickening and heartbreaking sightโ: Former President George W. Bush speaks about US Capitol stormingFormer President George W. Bush speaks during the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)Former President George W. Bush issued a statement Wednesday evening about the events that unraveled at the US Capitol earlier in the day. Bush said he was appalled by the reckless behavior of some political leaders as well as the lack of respect shown nowadays for the countryโs institutions, traditions and law enforcement. In the United States of America, it is the fundamental responsibility to every patriotic citizen to support the rule of law. To those who are disappointed in the results of the election: Our country is more important than the politics of the moment.
โUnspeakable, disturbingโ: Republican Party of Virginia condemns violence at U.S. Capitol
Read full article: โUnspeakable, disturbingโ: Republican Party of Virginia condemns violence at U.S. Capitol(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)WASHINGTON, D.C. โ The leader of the Republican Party of Virginia released a statement Wednesday evening condemning the violent acts that took place during protests at the U.S. Capitol building that day. FULL STATEMENT FROM THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA:โToday, the American people witnessed unspeakable, disturbing, and horrifying acts of violence at the seat of national government of the greatest nation the world has ever known. They neither represent nor speak for the Republican Party of Virginia, our fellow citizens, or any civilized people. The Republican Party has made their disdain for democracy clear, and every elected GOP official has been complicit. Itโs up to every Virginian and every American to reject the values of the Republican Party that led to a violent coup attempt today in our nationโs capital.
Gov. Ralph Northam issues new curfew, State of Emergency in Virginia
Read full article: Gov. Ralph Northam issues new curfew, State of Emergency in VirginiaRalph Northam issued a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth Wednesday evening. I am also issuing a State of Emergency in Virginia, so we can continue to respond. โ Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) January 6, 2021This comes after protests began earlier in the day as Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. The governor announced that he is mobilizing members of the Virginia National Guard, as well as 200 Virginia state troopers to help combat the situation going on in DC. โ Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) January 7, 2021On Thursday, Northam announced that Virginiaโs National Guard deployment will be extended until at least through Joe Bidenโs inauguration on Jan. 20.
President Trump has account temporarily locked after Twitter pulls down his taped statement
Read full article: President Trump has account temporarily locked after Twitter pulls down his taped statementWASHINGTON โ President Donald Trump released an official statement via Twitter video about the protests led by his supporters at the US Capitol. UPDATE: Twitter has since deleted this tweet by President Trump, saying "This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules." His account will also be โlocked for 12 hours following the removal of these Tweets. I know how you feel, but go home and go home at peace,โ he said at the end of the video. Trumpโs statement came minutes after Joe Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware about the situation.
Biden calls on mob to โpull back,โ urges restoring decency
Read full article: Biden calls on mob to โpull back,โ urges restoring decencyPresident-elect Joe Biden speaks at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. โ President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of โsimple decencyโ as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certifying the results of November's election. But shortly before he was to begin speaking, demonstrators broke into the Capitol building, reaching as far as the Senate floor. โI call on this mob to pull back and allow democracy to go forward,โ said the president-elect. In an address that took only about 10 minutes and was televised against a split screen of the still-occupied Capitol building, Biden attempted to project calm and to say that a deeply divided country can still come together.