Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Michael Riley was sentenced to 120 days of home incarceration and two years of probation for offering advice to a rioter and deleting messages when contacted by the FBI. Logan Barnhart, a 42-year-old pipelayer from Michigan, was sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting police at the Capitol during the attack. Judge Amy Berman Jackson took into account Riley's job loss, health issues, and lack of criminal history in delivering the sentence, and noted the seriousness of Barnhart's actions and the need to deter similar behavior in the future.
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On Tuesday, a massive fire broke out at a recycling facility in Indiana, causing thousands of people to evacuate due to concerns of toxic fumes. Documents revealed that the site had been cited for building violations, including several fire hazards. As of Thursday, the fire has been extinguished and the cause is still under investigation. Local officials are urging businesses to ensure that their facilities are up to code and that safety protocols are in place to prevent similar disasters from occurring in the future.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) sparked controversy after tweeting in defense of Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard arrested in connection with a case involving sensitive documents on the war in Ukraine. Greene's comments were met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, and she doubled down on her comments, suggesting Teixeira had "told the truth" about the war. Republicans praised law enforcement and called for due process, while the case is still under investigation and it is unclear what role Greene's comments will play.
The FBI has arrested 21-year-old Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, in connection with an investigation into the alleged unauthorized removal, retention, and transmission of classified national defense information. The documents that were leaked are believed to include sensitive information about the Ukraine war and Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced the arrest. Teixeira was arrested without incident and the US government is investigating the incident further.
New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir has been suspended for six regular season games and fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for using a racial slur during a match against the San Jose Earthquakes. In addition to the suspension and fine, Vanzeir will be required to participate in League-mandated training and education sessions, as well as a restorative practices program. He has issued an apology and addressed his teammates, but the amount of the fine has not been disclosed.
A break-in occurred at a Walmart parking lot in Northeast Philadelphia, resulting in the theft of approximately $100,000 in dimes from a trailer carrying an estimated $750,000 worth of coins. Police are still searching for the suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Clean-up crews are also working to clear the coins scattered across the parking lot and nearby road.
Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Arrested on Child Neglect and Reckless Firearm Storage Charges
Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Arrested on Child Neglect and Reckless Firearm Storage Charges
Deja Taylor, the mother of a 6-year-old student who shot his first-grade teacher in a classroom in Newport News, Virginia, earlier this year, has been arrested on charges of child neglect and recklessly leaving a firearm so as to endanger a child. Taylor had no criminal record and had cooperated with authorities since the shooting occurred, and turned herself in at the local jail. The incident has sparked a debate about gun safety and the need for stricter gun control laws, and the Newport News Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
The US Department of Justice has taken into custody a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, Jack Teixeira, who is believed to be the leader of a Discord chat group where highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war were posted. Attorney General Merrick Garland has charged Teixeira with the unauthorized removal of classified national defense information, and the FBI has taken him into custody. The US Department of Justice is continuing to investigate the incident and is urging anyone with information to contact the FBI.