Latest from Spencer S. Hsu
U.S. Capitol Police officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt during Capitol attack
Babbitt’s killing became one of the defining moments of the mob action on Jan. 6, after graphic videos of her shooting spread across social media and were replayed by news outlets.
- Apr 14, 2021
Armed ‘quick reaction force’ was waiting for order to storm Capitol, Justice Dept. says
According to prosecutors, weapons were stashed in an Arlington hotel.
- Apr 14, 2021
U.S. judge tests prosecutors’ claims that Proud Boys leaders planned Capitol breach
Judge sees no clear “invocation to violence” that day in weighing pretrial jailing of defendants Ethan Nordean, 30, of Washington state, and Joe Biggs, 37, of Florida.
- Apr 6, 2021
Biden administration upholds former Egyptian leader’s immunity from torture lawsuit by U.S. citizen
Beblawi case, new U.S. arms deals spark Democratic criticism after Biden pledged to give “no more blank checks for Trump’s ‘favorite dictator.’ ”
- Apr 5, 2021
Oath Keepers founder, associates exchanged 19 calls from start of Jan. 6 riot through breach, prosecutors allege
An new indictment adds two more people to a conspiracy case that now has 12 defendants. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has not been charged.
- Apr 1, 2021
Honduras hired elite D.C. law firm in failed lobbying effort to derail ‘state-sponsored drug trafficking probe’ of president’s brother
One of the Western hemisphere’s poorest countries hired Arnold & Porter to warn the Justice Department of the potential closure of U.S. military bases.
- Apr 1, 2021
Two more tied to Proud Boys hit with conspiracy charges in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A U.S. appeals court grants a new bond hearing for a jailed Tenn. mother and son seen with zip ties.
- Mar 26, 2021
Calls, texts by Oath Keepers founder contain ‘substantial evidence’ of Capitol conspiracy, prosecutors allege
Stewart Rhodes exchanged a 97-second call with a member in a line of helmeted Oath Keepers at the east Capitol doors minutes before the building was breached, federal authorities say.
- Mar 25, 2021
Prosecutors allege ‘alliance’ between Proud Boys and Oath Keepers on Jan. 6
The alleged coordination between the groups centered on attacking left-wing “antifa” supporters, according to court documents.
- Mar 24, 2021
Former top prosecutor in Capitol riot case faces internal review after ‘60 Minutes’ interview
Former acting U.S. Attorney Michael R. Sherwin told “60 Minutes” he thought seditious conspiracy charges could be filed against some defendants in the investigation.
- Mar 23, 2021