U.S. Capitol Attack
The timeline of events and investigations around the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021

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November 20

Convicted Jan. 6 rioter now found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents

Edward Kelley plotted to kill FBI agents and attack an FBI office in Tennessee.
November 20
 In this photo released by the Blount County Sheriff's Office, Edward Kelley is shown.
November 14

Former NFL player charged for allegedly assaulting police on Jan. 6

Leander Antwione Williams was arrested on Thursday.
November 14
A screengrab from a video recording that prosecutors said shows Leander Antwione Williams on the West Plaza on Jan. 6, 2021, at left, and a photograph of Williams found on the NFL's website, at right, included in a criminal complaint.
November 07

Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory

Trump's win was a vindication of his actions, Zachary Alam claimed.
November 07
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they push barricades to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on Jan. 6, 2021.
November 06

Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant's bid to delay case after Trump victory

Trump's victory is starting to elicit requests from those charged over Jan. 6.
November 06
Trump supporters take over the steps of the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, as the Congress works to certify the electoral college votes.
November 05

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats

Officials expect demonstrations targeting the electoral certification process.
November 05
Members of the U.S. Capitol Police Containment Emergency Response Team are seen after the "first nail ceremony," at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 18, 2024
October 28

'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6

Prosecutors cited Johnston's lack of remorse and not accepting responsibility.
October 28
Actor Jay Johnston attends "The Sarah Silverman Program" presented by The Paley Center for Media on May 2, 2008 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
October 28

'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6

Hollywood actor known for his roles in "Anchorman" and "Bob's Burgers" has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. 
October 28
'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
October 22

DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6

Although there are no specific threats, officials are planning for them.
October 22
The Dome of the Capitol Building is visible as protective fencing is erected around construction for the 2025 inauguration platform on the West Front on Capitol Hill on Sept. 17, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
October 22

Cheney keeps up fire on Trump over Jan. 6, bashes tariff policy

She spoke with ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl.
October 22
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney speaks during a conversation with Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris moderated by Charlie Sykes in Brookfield, Wisconsin, October 21, 2024.
October 21

GOP-led probe disputes ex-White House aide's House Jan. 6 testimony about note

The report says the ex-aide did not write a handwritten note as she had claimed.
October 21
Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, June 28, 2022.
October 18

Unsealing of filing offers limited look at evidence in Jan. 6 case against Trump

The highly redacted appendix was filed by special counsel Jack Smith.
October 18
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta.
October 18

Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison

Dana Jean Bell, who pleaded guilty to assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.
October 18
Dana Jean Bell, who pleaded guilty to assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.
October 17

Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison

The widow of an MPD officer delivered an emotional victim impact statement.
October 17
Demonstrators swarm the U.S. Capitol building during a protest in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
October 17

As Nov. 5 nears, Trump steps up attempts to recast Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'

He falsely said none of his supporters were carrying firearms.
October 17
Donald Trump speaks during a Univision Noticias town hall event on October 16, 2024 in Doral, Florida.
October 18

Jan. 6 rioters and supporters attempt to rewrite history of Capitol attack

Former president Donald Trump is among those calling the people convicted of crimes in the 2021 incident "hostages." His rhetoric is being welcomed by defendants and their families.
October 18
VIDEO:  Jan. 6 rioters and supporters attempt to rewrite history of Capitol attack
October 05

Former Capitol Police officer wants to end the falsehoods about Jan. 6

"It's hard to relive and talk about moments like this," Winston Pingeon says.
October 05
Demonstrators swarm the U.S. Capitol building during a protest in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
October 04

Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?

Prosecutors have alleged damning new details about Donald Trump's conduct.
October 04
Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University, Oct. 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Mich.
October 02

Bombshell filing details new allegations of Trump's efforts to overturn election

Trump privately described claims of voter fraud as "crazy," the filing says.
October 02
In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
October 03

Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote

Special counsel Jack Smith outlined new details of former President Donald Trump's and his allies' "increasingly desperate" efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in a blockbuster court filing.
October 03
VIDEO: Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote
October 01

VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
October 01
VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
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