A federal judge found Kyle Fitzsimons guilty on all 11 charges, including assaulting at least three law enforcement officers on Jan. 6, 2021. He will be sentenced in February.
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Posted inMaine, News
Judge to issue verdict Tuesday for Maine man charged in Jan. 6 riots
Kyle Fitzsimons, 38, of Lebanon, is facing 11 federal charges related to his participation in the 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Lebanon wrestles with its relationship to man charged in Jan. 6 riot
Ahead of a ruling on the case of Kyle Fitzsimons, facing 11 federal charges for his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol, neighbors and community leaders debate the impact on the small town.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
‘He was trying not to die too,’ defense attorney says of Mainer charged with violent acts on Jan. 6
After four days of trial, a U.S. District Judge in Washington, D.C., is left to decide whether Maine resident Kyle Fitzsimons is guilty of assaulting three officers, civil disorder and obstruction of a legal proceeding.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Democrats press for Secret Service records, hint at subpoena
In a letter released Tuesday, the leaders of the House Oversight and Homeland Security committees signaled they are willing to subpoena Inspector General Joseph Cuffari if he does not comply with their requests.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine man assaulted multiple officers during Capitol riot, prosecutors say as trial begins
Kyle Fitzsimons faces 11 charges, including 2 counts of inflicting bodily injury on officers, for his alleged role in the attempted insurrection Jan. 6.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Nation / World, New England
Former Minot man sentenced to 8 months in prison for role in U.S. Capitol riot
Glen Mitchell Simon was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to a charge of disorderly and disruptive conduct at the Capitol.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
Federal prosecutors seek prison time for former Minot man’s role in Jan. 6 riot
Glen Mitchell “Mitch” Simon is scheduled for sentencing Friday for his participation in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Posted inNation / World
Feds seek 8-year prison term for officer who stormed Capitol
The lengthiest sentence in the riot so far is 7 years and 3 months.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
What is ‘legitimate political discourse,’ and does it include the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol?
Legitimate political discourse is based on persuasion, not coercion or violence. Two scholars of communication and democracy explain the difference.