Tag Archives: Capitol Riot Cases

Derrick Evans, a former member of the West Virginia legislature, is anticipating a life-changing event from the upcoming presidential pardon. His involvement in the January 6 riot at the US Capitol led to a guilty plea for civil disorder and a three-month federal prison sentence in 2022. Despite his conviction, Evans remains optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will fulfill his ...

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court determined on Friday ( June 28 ) that the Justice Department had exceeded its authority by charging hundreds involved in the January 6 Capitol riot with obstructing Congress. This decision raises the possibility that some of these cases will need to be reevaluated by prosecutors, potentially leading to their reopening. The high court’s ...