US Capitol riots14 Nov 2024Former NFL player charged in Jan 6 Capitol riotAntwoine Williams, who played for the Detroit Lions, was charged with two felonies and other crimes.14 Nov 2024US & Canada12 Nov 2024'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promiseSeveral Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.12 Nov 2024US & Canada7 Nov 2024Justice officials in talks to drop Trump criminal casesThe justice department is said to be looking at closing prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith.7 Nov 2024US & Canada30 Oct 2024Former Trump aide Steve Bannon released from jailBannon says his time in prison "not only didn’t break me, it empowered me".30 Oct 2024US & Canada28 Oct 2024Bob's Burgers actor Jay Johnston gets year in prison for US Capitol riotsJay Johnston, a Hollywood actor, is one of the most high-profile people to be jailed for involvement in the 6 January 2021 riot.28 Oct 2024US & Canada19 Oct 2024Trump calls judge 'evil' for releasing case files before electionJudge Chutkan argues that keeping the files under wraps could itself have been construed as vote meddling.19 Oct 202428 Aug 2024Pelosi calls Trump 'domestic enemy' in new Jan 6 footageThe footage, turned over to Congress by HBO and obtained by the BBC, shows Ms Pelosi's evacuation during the riot.28 Aug 2024US & Canada27 Aug 2024First Jan 6 rioter to enter Capitol building sentenced to prisonMichael Sparks jumped through a window and chased a police officer. He was given a term of more than four years.27 Aug 2024US & Canada9 Aug 2024Jan 6 rioter who attacked police with pole jailed for 20 yearsDavid Dempsey received second-longest Capitol riot sentence, after being branded "political violence personified" by prosecutor. 9 Aug 2024US & Canada