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Incredible Twist in Ray Epps Case! Jan. 6 Capitol Rioter Sentenced to Probation
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Incredible Twist in Ray Epps Case! Jan. 6 Capitol Rioter Sentenced to Probation

The case of Ray Epps has taken an unexpected turn as the former Marine, accused of participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has been sentenced to probation. Epps, who became the target of false conspiracy theories alleging he was a federal informant, pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly conduct in a restricted building or grounds. Ray Epps, a onetime supporter of former President Donald Trump, found himself at the center of conspiracy theories that claimed he was a government agent sent to instigate violence at the Capitol. These false claims were amplified by conservative media outlets, including Fox News. Epps even filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News, alleging that they spread baseless claims about him. Despite the lack of evidence supporting these conspiracy theories, E...
FBI Arrested 3 People in January 6 2021 Capitol Riot
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FBI Arrested 3 People in January 6 2021 Capitol Riot

The FBI on Saturday arrested three people in Florida who were charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack and were considered fugitives after fleeing from law enforcement. Jonathan Daniel Pollock, Olivia Michelle Pollock and Joseph Daniel Hutchinson III were taken into custody Saturday morning, according to an FBI press release. He is scheduled to appear in federal court in Ocala, Florida on Monday. These arrests took place on the third anniversary of the attack on the Capitol. The legal system is still grappling with how to handle the hundreds of individuals who stormed the Capitol to keep then-President Donald Trump in the White House. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves told reporters that prosecutors have focused primaril...