Recent developments in the legal aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot include multiple guilty pleas from defendants involved in the event. John Schubert admitted to pushing police and attempting to punch an officer, with his signed statement of offense now public. The federal government is seeking an 11-year prison sentence for Zachary Alam, who was notably active on the frontlines as the mob overran police outside the US House Chamber. Richard Zachary Ackerman, from Salem, NH, has pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges following an FBI investigation. Additionally, a Florida man has admitted to assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers during the riot. The DC Circuit has upheld sentencing enhancements for a rioter who assaulted an officer, affirming a 52-month sentence against a Texas militia leader. Nearly 800 total guilty pleas have been recorded in Capitol riot cases, highlighting the widespread legal repercussions for those involved in the January 6 insurrection.
Florida man pleads guilty for felony assault on law enforcement at Jan. 6 riot https://t.co/yfrbAq85oX
The DC Circuit on Friday affirmed a judgment and 52-month sentence against a Texas militia leader who pled guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/lD2fKVlT3v
New Hampshire man who stole police helmet as Jan. 6 ‘war trophy’ pleads guilty https://t.co/ydi4QkG67O
‘Not smart Zach’: Alleged White Defense Force member pleads guilty to stealing ‘war trophy’ helmet on Jan. 6 https://t.co/4SSIQhzwKu
NEW: Florida man pleads guilty for felony assault on law enforcement at Jan. 6 riot https://t.co/yfrbAq85oX
Another Jan 6 guilty plea (nearly 800 total guilty pleas in Capitol riot cases) Richard Ackerman of New Hampshire pleaded guilty to felony. Feds alleged he sent a message, after Jan 6, that "he 'stole a SWAT Team officers helmet,' which he referred to as a “war trophy”
DC Circuit Upholds Sentencing Enhancements for Jan. 6 Rioter Who Assaulted Officer https://t.co/ulWfOh0CiL
Another day, another #Florida man pleading guilty to federal charges that involve storming the US Capitol for #Jan6thInsurrection, this time for "assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement officers" https://t.co/Xm6LGGsIBM via @MikeWritesBH
Another day, another #Florida man pleads guilty to federal charges that involve storming the US Capitol for #Jan6thInsurrection, this time for "assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement officers" https://t.co/XsMMhOTzX0 via @MikeWritesBH
Richard Zachary Ackerman, of Salem, NH, has admitted to felony & misdemeanor charges from his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on 1/6/21, following an #FBI investigation. https://t.co/FD8mD2Ngza
Sentencing is next week in high-level Capitol riot case of Zachary Alam. Feds will seek 11 years prison, arguing Alam was on the frontlines as mob overran police outside of the US House Chamber More ====> https://t.co/i2Jxs6awYF
Another Jan 6 defendant pleads guilty. According to signed agreement, John Schubert acknowledges pushing police and attempting to punch officer (Nearly 800 total guilty pleas in Jan 6 cases) Here's Schubert's signed statement of offense: https://t.co/28qlwfz1al