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D.C. police officer arrested, accused of leaking info to Proud Boys leader

by MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

An indictment alleges the officer warned former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio that law enforcement had an arrest warrant for Tarrio related to the destruction of a Black Lives Matter banner.

Local & State

Biddeford man pleads not guilty to assault charge in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

by John Terhune May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Christopher Maurer is accused of hitting, screaming at and making obscene gestures toward Capitol police officers before he was pepper-sprayed and left the area.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Pence appears before Jan. 6 grand jury in Trump special counsel probe

by ERIC TUCKER April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

The testimony came hours after a federal appeals court in a sealed order rejected a bid by Trump’s lawyers to block Pence’s appearance.

Nation & World, News

Court rejects Trump’s effort to block Pence from testifying to Jan. 6 grand jury

by ERIC TUCKER April 26, 2023April 27, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s testimony would be a milestone moment in the investigation and would likely give prosecutors a key first-person account as they press forward with their inquiry.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Greene’s DC jail visit pulls Republicans closer to Jan. 6 rioters

by LISA MASCARO March 25, 2023March 25, 2023

In actions and legislation, Republicans are seeking to portray perpetrators of the Capitol riot as victims of zealous federal prosecutors, despite many being convicted of serious crimes.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Wells man becomes 7th Mainer charged in connection with Capitol riot

by John Terhune March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

David Ball could face up to 3 years in prison for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection in Washington, D.C.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Lawsuits against Trump over Capitol attack can proceed, Justice Dept. says

by ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

A federal judge in Washington last year rejected efforts by Trump to toss out the conspiracy lawsuits filed by lawmakers and two Capitol police officers.