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Crime, Law and Justice

Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared

Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared

The full extent of the assault on the U.S. Capitol is coming into sharper focus, with scenes of violence so vast they are difficult to grasp. New videos and witness accounts reveal the sinister nature of the assault. And they point to the crowd as a force determined to occupy the inner sanctums of Congress and hunt down leaders.
by The Associated Press

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In wake of Capitol attack, House begins moves to impeach Trump — again

In wake of Capitol attack, House begins moves to impeach Trump — again

As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — "incitement of insurrection" — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Capitol police were overrun, 'left naked' against rioters

Capitol police were overrun, 'left naked' against rioters

Despite ample warnings about security concerns well ahead of last Wednesday, the U.S. Capitol Police had the same number of officers in place as on a routine day. While some of those officers were outfitted with equipment for a protest, they were not staffed or equipped for a riot.
by The Associated Press

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Mom charged in death of 2-year-old daughter in St. Paul

Ramsey County prosecutors have charged a St. Paul woman with second-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter Sunday. The criminal complaint says 30-year-old Caishia Lee admitted to officers that she'd lost her temper with the toddler and "I just kept hitting her."
by The Associated Press

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D.C.'s acting U.S. attorney calls scope of Capitol investigation 'unprecedented'

D.C.'s acting U.S. attorney calls scope of Capitol investigation 'unprecedented'

The acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia tells NPR that "hundreds" of people may ultimately face charges related to the storming of the Capitol. He says there's likely to be a wide array of criminal charges, ranging from destruction of federal property to murder.
by Martin Kaste

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Republican senator says Trump committed 'impeachable offenses'

Republican senator says Trump committed 'impeachable offenses'

Democrats' momentum for a fresh drive to quickly impeach outgoing President Donald Trump gained support Saturday, and a Republican senator said the president's role in the deadly riot at the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters was worthy of rebuke.
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As inauguration nears, concerns grow of more violence

As inauguration nears, concerns grow of more violence

Wednesday's violent insurrection at the Capitol led to the deaths of five people. Some lawmakers and others worry that it was just the beginning.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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