Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press10 days ago
Trump pardons Navy veteran convicted in Capitol riotThomas Caldwell, a retired Navy intelligence officer, was tried alongside Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes but acquitted of seditious conspiracy.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press8 weeks ago
Man wanted on Jan. 6 charges arrested with weapons near Obama DC home37-year-old Taylor Taranto was seen a few blocks from the former president’s home and fled, as he was chased by U.S. Secret Service agents.23 months ago
Marine veteran pleads guilty to Jan 6. Capitol assault chargeJames Russell Davis, self-proclaimed Proud Boys member and Marine veteran, is the latest vet to plead guilty to charges related to the Capitol assault.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo24 months ago
Army vet, Oath Keepers leader gets 18 years for plotting Jan. 6 attackLengthy jail sentences show judges will hold those responsible for deadly violence of Jan. 6 Capitol riot.By Allison P. Erickson and Nikki Wentling24 months ago
Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracyRhodes called himself a “political prisoner” and said his only crime is opposing those who are “destroying” the country.24 months ago
Rand survey finds level of extremism among veterans same as publicThe survey asked about white supremacy, black nationalism, the Proud Boys, and Antifa, as well as the QAnon and Great Replacement conspiracy theories.By Nikki Wentling and Leo Shane III2 years ago
Marine who embraced Boogaloo beliefs pleads guilty in Jan. 6 caseMarine Corps Cpl. Micah Coomer is the first active-duty service member to be convicted of participating in the Capitol riot.By Nikki Wentling2 years ago
Jan. 6 US Capitol attacker gets 14 years for pepper spraying cops A Kentucky man who stormed the US Capitol with his wife gets record-setting 14 years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press2 years ago
Veterans in Proud Boy Jan. 6 case found guilty of seditious conspiracyThe criminal case has highlighted the growing role of veterans and service members in far-right extremist groups.By Nikki Wentling2 years ago
Fog on Georgia runway when ex-SEAL’s plane crashed, report saysA preliminary report by the NTSB doesn't blame the foggy conditions for the April 6 crash that killed former Navy SEAL Howard Wasdin.2 years ago
Navy veteran who stormed Capitol gets 3 years on gun chargesA former Navy reservist has been sentenced on firearms charges that are separate from charges for his participation in the Jan. 6 attack.2 years ago