Riots Coverage

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison.

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press

Durham man arrested for role in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

On Friday, a Durham-based journalist was arrested for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL reporter

NC man arrested for assaulting officers, pushing open Capitol doors during Jan. 6 riot

A North Carolina man has been arrested for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

WRAL Staff

Former High Point police officer sentenced for role in the January 6 riots

In March 2023, a federal jury convicted Steele, a former High Point police officer, and four other co-defendants of conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding, a felony.

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Asheville man charged for actions in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

An Asheville man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

NC Senators debate vote on a controversial anti-rioting bill

A controversial anti-rioting bill gets its final vote in the Senate during an 11 a.m. session. Supporters say the bill is aimed at quelling violent protests. People who are against the bill say it is racist and unconstitutional. The bill would go to Gov. Roy Cooper next.

NC legislature approves riot penalties bill, setting up possible veto showdown with Cooper

Under the new measure, punishments already in place to willfully participate in a riot or incite one -- and to incur serious injury or property damages during a riot -- would increase. And there would be a new felony crime for participating in a riot that leads to a death.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief, and the Associated Press

Fact check: NC House Speaker says Raleigh's 2020 protests turned deadly

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, pushing for a bill to punish rioting, said a person died in 2020's protests of police brutality in Raleigh. PolitiFact checks his claim.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Wake County fortifies government buildings after downtown riots, shooting

Wake County said the repairs were needed following destructive protests and riots in May 2020 that resulted in broken windows and other vandalism.

Wake County fortifies government buildings with bulletproof glass after riots, shooting in downtown Raleigh

Wake County leaders said the repairs were needed following destructive protests and riots in May 2020.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

NC House debates bill amping up punishments for riots during protests

North Carolina Republican lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill with heavy penalties for rioting, including mandatory jail time just for being arrested. Critics say it's a racist reaction meant to punish Black Lives Matter protesters.

NC Speaker 'confident' tougher rioting punishments will pass

Buoyed by the November elections, legislative Republicans seek to push through a once-vetoed bill to crack down on rioters.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

A Camp Lejeune-based Marine has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

A Camp Lejeune-based Marine has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

20-year-old Cary man at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to assaulting officers

Aiden Henry Bilyard plead guilty to one count of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers using a deadly and dangerous weapon.

Man with Chapel Hill connection pleads guilty to role in assault on Capitol officer in Jan. 6 attack

A former Chapel Hill business owner pleaded guilty on Thursday in connection with the Jan. 6 attack that led to the death of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick.

WRAL News

Fort Bragg soldier gets 44-month sentence for role in Jan. 6 insurrection

A Fort Bragg soldier was sentenced last week to 44 months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

31 people arrested near Pride event in Idaho

Police charged the 31 people arrested with conspiracy to riot.

Raleigh protesters feel democracy still under attack

There were protests in Raleigh on Thursday on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attacks at the U.S. Capitol

List of speeches, rallies and events happening on Jan. 6 anniversary

A list of numerous addresses, rallies and events will happen on Thursday in light of the Jan. 6 anniversary.

North Carolina reflect on Jan. 6 attacks

Of the more than 700 people charged by the U.S. Department of Justice, 18 of them are from North Carolina or have ties to the state.

Local events remember Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

One year later, hundreds of rallies and vigils will take place nationwide, including several in the Triangle.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

One year later, Jan. 6 assault still casts a pall over the Capitol and its occupants

WASHINGTON -- Metal detectors screen lawmakers for weapons at the doors of the House chamber. Staff members are frightened to come to work. Anxious police officers worry about a future attack, even as they relive the one that took place. The citadel of democracy is almost inaccessible to the public it is supposed to welcome and serve.

Carl Hulse, New York Times

Politifact's 2021 Lie of the Year: Falsehoods about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

In the days that followed Jan. 6, President Trump, some of the loudest and most influential members of the Republican Party and vocal partisan media personalities offered a deluge of justifications, excuses and conspiracy theories to reframe the events.

PolitiFact's Lie of the Year: Falsehoods about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

In the days that followed Jan. 6, President Trump, some of the loudest and most influential members of the Republican Party and vocal partisan media personalities offered a deluge of justifications, excuses and conspiracy theories to reframe the events.

Angie Drobnic Holan, Bill McCarthy and Amy Sherman, PolitiFact reporters