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DOJ FBI post-insurrection news conference starting now.
This is the first briefing we have had since the coup. This is what the Department of Justice and FBI are willing to tell us. Let’s listen in. As always, pay attention to who is working to preserve our democracy and isn’t
This is the first briefing we have had since the coup. This is what the Department of Justice and FBI are willing to tell us. Let’s listen in. As always, pay attention to who is working to preserve our democracy and isn’t
Steve D’Antuono Assistant FBI Director. (Why not Director Wray?j
Here are the highlights.
We begin: ‘The brutality the American people watched on the 6th will not be tolerated by the FBI.’
160 cases open
100,000 pieces of digital media received
Call 1800CALLFBI to share more.
Here are the highlights.
We begin: ‘The brutality the American people watched on the 6th will not be tolerated by the FBI.’
160 cases open
100,000 pieces of digital media received
Call 1800CALLFBI to share more.
D’Antuono continues, If you were a part of this, agents from local field offices will be knocking on your door.
In the weeks leading up to the Jan 6th rally*1 the FBI developed Intel that people were planning to travel to DC area with intention to cause violence.
In the weeks leading up to the Jan 6th rally*1 the FBI developed Intel that people were planning to travel to DC area with intention to cause violence.
Says this info was acted upon as evidenced by the arrest of a Proud Boy, days before. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/proud-boys-enrique-tarrio-arrest/2021/01/04/8642a76a-4edf-11eb-b96e-0e54447b23a1_story.html
Others had planned to travel from all over the country, but the FBI disrupted their travel.
Says FBI can not open an investigation without threat of violence or criminal activity*2.
Me: I am * certain points to come back too later. (Footnotes)
Says FBI can not open an investigation without threat of violence or criminal activity*2.
Me: I am * certain points to come back too later. (Footnotes)
Says FBI is working with everyone, state and local to find these criminals and bring them to justice. He turns it over to Acting US Attorney in DC Michael Sherwin.
Sherwin: scope is huge. Capitol, both inside and outside are a crime scene.
1000s of witnesses to 100s of cases.
Sherwin: scope is huge. Capitol, both inside and outside are a crime scene.
1000s of witnesses to 100s of cases.
The enormity of the scope will take a long time to bring everyone to justice. Multiple courts, multiple districts. Not going to be completed by next week. Long haul.
170 subject files opened (they have already identified 170 people.)
70 cases have already been charged.
170 subject files opened (they have already identified 170 people.)
70 cases have already been charged.
That number will grow to the 100s.
He wants to clarify misconceptions on the range of criminal conduct.
Trespassing, theft of mail, theft of computer devices, assault o local officers, theft of potential national security info, felony murder, civil right excessive force*3.
He wants to clarify misconceptions on the range of criminal conduct.
Trespassing, theft of mail, theft of computer devices, assault o local officers, theft of potential national security info, felony murder, civil right excessive force*3.
They looked for the most simple charge they can file as soon as they could. This allows the. To start arresting people. They can later be indicted on more serious charges.
Several firearms charges filed already.
Grand jury in DC up already.
Several firearms charges filed already.
Grand jury in DC up already.
The zip tie people, the feet up on desk people? Those are who you know about, the FBI is looking at conspiracy, sedition charges.
Sedition charges are felony and carry 20 year prison sentences.
Sedition charges are felony and carry 20 year prison sentences.
Priority is on weapons charges, and explosive device charges. Confirms pipe bombs were found.
Confirms, tear gas was used against our Capitol police. That they were in hand to hand combat*4
More pictures and videos to come.
Confirms, tear gas was used against our Capitol police. That they were in hand to hand combat*4
More pictures and videos to come.
People will be shocked by the egregious contact they will see in the coming weeks.
Rioters specifically targeted era of the media and assaulted them.*5
His remarks have concluded.
Now to the Q&A. The first question better be about trump’s [spits on floor] culpability.
Rioters specifically targeted era of the media and assaulted them.*5
His remarks have concluded.
Now to the Q&A. The first question better be about trump’s [spits on floor] culpability.
Q: what Intel did fbi gather before assault on Capitol, was it shared.
A: a lot of Intel, we shared it.
Pete Williams NBC news, do better.
A: a lot of Intel, we shared it.
Pete Williams NBC news, do better.
Q: Any indications on planning or was this spontaneous? Anyone on no fly lists now?
A: we’re looking to understand what happened on the 6th *6
Evan Perez, CNN 5/10 gotta ask about trump [spits on floor] even if they tap dance around an answer.
A: we’re looking to understand what happened on the 6th *6
Evan Perez, CNN 5/10 gotta ask about trump [spits on floor] even if they tap dance around an answer.
Actively looking at no fly list as a tool.
Q:2 bombs found. Did this cross line into domestic terrorism? Were they to distract first responders away from scene, maim members of Congress as they left?
A: yes. Real devices. Purpose unknown.
Katherine Harris CBS 10/10
Q:2 bombs found. Did this cross line into domestic terrorism? Were they to distract first responders away from scene, maim members of Congress as they left?
A: yes. Real devices. Purpose unknown.
Katherine Harris CBS 10/10
Sherwin says he does not like the tyrannous label of domestic terrorism.
Me: it was going so well.
Me: it was going so well.
