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Crime, Law and Justice

Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions

Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions

A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president's remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to secure the area.
by The Associated Press

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Publisher cancels book by Sen. Hawley, citing his role in inciting Capitol attack

Publisher cancels book by Sen. Hawley, citing his role in inciting Capitol attack

Simon & Schuster says it has decided not to publish a forthcoming book by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, citing the lawmaker's role in fomenting this week's "disturbing [and] deadly insurrection" at the U.S. Capitol.
by Scott Neuman

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On far-right websites, plans to storm Capitol were made in plain sight

On far-right websites, plans to storm Capitol were made in plain sight

The groundwork for the attack on the U.S. Capitol was laid five years ago, say experts on extremism and social media — but one was surprised when this time, the rhetoric turned into real violence.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Judge weighs motions to delay trial in Floyd killing

Judge weighs motions to delay trial in Floyd killing

At a hearing Thursday, the judge overseeing the trial of four former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd heard arguments for pushing the trial back by three months — but did not issue a decision.
by Jon Collins

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'What happened yesterday is textbook terrorism,' D.C. mayor says

'What happened yesterday is textbook terrorism,' D.C. mayor says

Reading from U.S. regulations, Mayor Muriel Bowser says, "It is defined as 'the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government.'"
by Bill Chappell

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Biden: Capitol attack was 'culmination' of Trump's assaults on democracy

Biden: Capitol attack was 'culmination' of Trump's assaults on democracy

President-elect Joe Biden delivered a blistering rebuke of President Donald Trump, a day after a pro-Trump mob breached the U.S. Capitol. Biden made the remarks before introducing his choice for U.S. attorney general, Judge Merrick Garland.
by Brian Naylor

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Mulvaney says he's quitting after Capitol riot

Mulvaney says he's quitting after Capitol riot

“I can’t do it. I can’t stay,” Mick Mulvaney told CNBC, which was first to report the resignation. “Those who choose to stay, and I have talked with some of them, are choosing to stay because they’re worried the president might put someone worse in.”
by The Associated Press

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'Disgraceful': World leaders react to pro-Trump extremists storming U.S. Capitol

'Disgraceful': World leaders react to pro-Trump extremists storming U.S. Capitol

Historians in Italy compare Wednesday's events to the rise of fascism. "Violence is incompatible with the exercise of democratic rights and freedoms," Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said.
by Reese Oxner and Bill Chappell

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