Federal Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News for Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory
The network said it "is pleased with these back-to-back decisions from federal courts preserving the press freedoms of the First Amendment."
Jury Sides With Pennsylvania Teacher in Suit Against District Over Jan. 6 Rally
The teacher's suit said school district and top officials retaliated against him based on his protected speech by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
‘J6 Praying Grandma’ Avoids Prison Time and Gets 6 Months Home Confinement in Capitol Riot Case
Her attorneys noted that she did not participate in any violence or destruction of property at the Capitol, and accused prosecutors of trying to stifle her free speech.
Court To Decide If Seattle Officers Who Attended Jan. 6 Rally Can Remain Anonymous
The officers say revealing their names would violate their privacy, but others argue their attendance at a widely covered public demonstration was not a private activity.
Rulings Open New Frontier for Insurrection Claims Against State, Local Officials
The move came on the heels of an expedited high-court ruling that Section 3 can’t be used against federal officials or candidates until Congress writes a law.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by County Commissioner Banned for Jan. 6 Insurrection
The outcome of the case could bolster efforts to hold other state and local elected officials accountable for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack.
Writer for Conservative Media Outlet Surrenders To Face Capitol Riot Charges
The lawyer said the defense will argue that this is a case of selective prosecution and that the journalist has been charged because he is a conservative writer.
Trump Stays on Illinois’ Ballot as Election Board Declines to Ban Him
The board’s hearing officer found that a “preponderance of the evidence” shows Trump is ineligible to run for president, but left the decision to the courts.