U.S. Capitol Attack
WBUR stories, analysis and commentaries related to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists.
Former Boston police officer indicted for role in U.S. Capitol insurrection
Joseph Fisher pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal charges, including assaulting a police officer and committing physical violence in the Capitol.
N.H. secretary of state won't block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary state
New Hampshire’s top election official says he will not invoke the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot. New Hampshire will hold...
Pittsfield man gets 14-month prison sentence for role in Jan. 6 attack
A Massachusetts man was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison on charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Suzanne Ianni, ex-Natick town official, pleads guilty to U.S. Capitol riot charge
Before her guilty plea, Suzanne Ianni had argued in February that federal authorities had selectively targeted her for prosecution based on her political beliefs. A judge rejected Ianni's request to...
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N.H. Man Who 'Chugged' Wine During Capitol Riot Charged
Jason Riddle, is charged with knowingly entering a restricted building, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and theft of government property, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday.
FBI Arrests 2 Men, From Mass. And Maine, For Roles In Capitol Riot
Both Fitzsimons and McCreary face charges of entering a restricted building or grounds, and disorderly conduct; Fitzsimons is also charged with assaulting a federal officer, according to court documents.
Capitol Protesters And Rioters From Mass. Vow To Increase Ranks
Despite widespread outrage over the attack on the Capitol, membership has grown for Super Happy Fun America, a conservative, self-described "pro-heterosexual group," and Nationalist Social Club (NSC-131), a neo-Nazi group,...
2 Mass. Residents Arrested By FBI, Charged In U.S. Capitol Riots
Suzanne Ianni, 59, of Natick, and Mark Sahady, 46, of Malden, were both charged with disorderly conduct and knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful...
Capitol Rioters Included Highly Trained Ex-Military And Cops
An Associated Press review of public records, social media posts and videos shows at least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified...
New Hampshire Man Accused Of Illegally Entering U.S. Capitol Arraigned In Federal Court
Thomas Gallagher, 61, of Bridgewater, N.H., is accused of being part of a crowd that vandalized the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, the day lawmakers were to certify the...
In Wake Of Capitol Violence, Natick Says Town Has No Authority To Remove Official Who Posted About Organizing Buses, Traveling To D.C.
The Natick Select Board took up a petition calling for the removal of town meeting member Suzanne Ianni, who publicly said she organized buses and posted online about her participation...
Sen. Ed Markey On 2nd Trump Impeachment, What's Ahead
For a look ahead, WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes was joined by Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey.
'This Happened Here?': Immigrants, Familiar With Homeland Unrest, Reflect On Insurrection At The Capitol
As mobs attacked the Capitol last week, the scene brought a sickening feeling of familiarity for some immigrants. It surfaced painful memories of insurrection in their own countries, a kind...
The Mass. Delegation On A Week That Shook America
WBUR has spoken to several members of Congress over the last week to get their thoughts about the attack on the Capitol and the new effort to remove Trump from...
Why Rep. Lori Trahan Voted To Impeach Donald Trump
During the debate on the House floor, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan of Lowell said she was in disbelief at the President's actions.
Pressley: Husband Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Capitol Siege And Lockdown
Rep. Ayanna Pressley says her husband has tested positive for COVID-19 following last week's siege and subsequent lockdown at the Capitol.
Mass. Poised To Send National Guard Members To D.C.
The New York Times reported Wednesday that more than 20,000 members of the National Guard are expected in the Washington metro area on Inauguration Day amid ongoing threats of demonstrations...