Read on Twitter
In the aftermath of the #CapitolRiots, I've found myself coming back to some of the same questions about policing discrepancies, accountability, and the zip tie guys.
If you've been wondering similar things, here's some pieces I've found helpful this week.
If you've been wondering similar things, here's some pieces I've found helpful this week.
Q: How did they get in?
A: Multiple entrances, including a window and doors on either side of the building. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/06/us/trump-mob-capitol-building.html
A: Multiple entrances, including a window and doors on either side of the building. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/06/us/trump-mob-capitol-building.html
Q: What is known about the men carrying zip ties?
A: Some were heavily armed, and looked to have intended on taking hostages—likely Pence, Pelosi, and Schumer. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/01/was-there-a-plan-for-hostages-or-killings-at-the-capitol.html?via=rss_socialflow_twitter
A: Some were heavily armed, and looked to have intended on taking hostages—likely Pence, Pelosi, and Schumer. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/01/was-there-a-plan-for-hostages-or-killings-at-the-capitol.html?via=rss_socialflow_twitter
Q: Was federal law enforcement's response reflective of them being complicit?
A: Multiple European security and NATO officials believe that it looks to be indicative of some federal agencies' tacit support of the coup attempt. https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-attempted-coup-federal-law-enforcement-capitol-police-2021-1
A: Multiple European security and NATO officials believe that it looks to be indicative of some federal agencies' tacit support of the coup attempt. https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-attempted-coup-federal-law-enforcement-capitol-police-2021-1
Q: What was it like for those covering the chaos inside the building?
A: NYT staff were attacked by the mob, and feared for their lives. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/us/politics/capitol-lockdown.html
A: NYT staff were attacked by the mob, and feared for their lives. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/us/politics/capitol-lockdown.html
Q: What resources did the Capitol Police have available?
A: Their resources are equal to the best and largest departments in the country, including a weapons arsenal "that would impress many small armies." Twice, they rejected federal offers of support. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/01/08/capitol-police-failure-456237
A: Their resources are equal to the best and largest departments in the country, including a weapons arsenal "that would impress many small armies." Twice, they rejected federal offers of support. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/01/08/capitol-police-failure-456237
Q: How many people have been held accountable?
A: Of the thousands that participated in the riot, about 79 were arrested from at least 20 states by D.C. police since Tuesday. The FBI says more will be charged as they are identified. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/capitol-siege-arrests/2021/01/07/661292a2-5105-11eb-bda4-615aaefd0555_story.html
A: Of the thousands that participated in the riot, about 79 were arrested from at least 20 states by D.C. police since Tuesday. The FBI says more will be charged as they are identified. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/capitol-siege-arrests/2021/01/07/661292a2-5105-11eb-bda4-615aaefd0555_story.html
