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27-05-2025
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Outgoing US Capitol Police chief criticizes Trump pardons for Jan. 6 defendants
Outgoing United States Capitol Police (USCP) Chief J. Thomas Manger has sounded off on President Donald Trump's pardons of the Jan. 6 defendants – calling the day of the sweeping pardons one of the most troubling moments of his career, according to a report. Manger, who will retire later this week, has been a vocal critic of those who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and lamented Trump pardoning nearly all defendants shortly after his inauguration this year. He told Wtop "I was angry and as frustrated about that as I've ever been professionally." Trump Pardons Nearly All Jan. 6 Defendants On Inauguration Day Manger told the outlet that as discouraging as that was, it made him determined to continue to make improvements. "What it made me feel like is somebody's got to stay here and stand up for these cops," Manger said. Manger has served as USCP chief since July 2021 and was hired to rebuild the force and implement reforms to enhance security and preparedness in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot. The more than 100 reform recommendations included expanding intelligence, training and riot-response capabilities. Read On The Fox News App He has often condemned the attack, referring to it as an "insurrection" and an attack on democracy. Trump has referred to those who were imprisoned as "hostages." "Some people in this country believe January 6 wasn't that bad," Manger told WTOP. "My cops know what happened on January 6. They know what happened. They were here." Manger's police career stretches back to 1977, when he started out as an officer with the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia. He rose to chief of department in 1998 and remained in that role until 2004. Manger became chief of police in Montgomery County, Maryland, in 2004 and held the position until his retirement in 2019. Us Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger Upset Colbert Crew Was Spared On July 23, 2021, he was appointed chief of the United States Capitol Police, succeeding Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman. When news broke that the Justice Department had agreed in principle to pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a former Air Force veteran who was shot dead during the Capitol Riot, Manger sent a message to his department's officers writing that he was "extremely disappointed." "In 2021, the DOJ said that there was no evidence to show that law enforcement broke the law. After a thorough investigation, it was determined to be a justified shooting. "This settlement sends a chilling message to law enforcement officers across our nation — especially those who have a protective mission like ours," Manger wrote, according to the Washington Post. In December 2022, the USCP were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress — for their bravery on Jan. 6, 2021. Manger accepted the honor on behalf of the department. The USCP dates back to 1800, when the Congress moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and a lone watchman, John Golding, was hired to protect the Capitol Building, according to USCP website. After a number of incidents in 1827 that could have been prevented with sufficient security and surveillance, then President John Quincy Adams asked that a regular Capitol Police force be established. On May 2, 1828, Congress passed an act that expanded the police regulations of the City of Washington to include the Capitol and Capitol Square. It is on this date that the USCP commemorates its article source: Outgoing US Capitol Police chief criticizes Trump pardons for Jan. 6 defendants
Fox News
27-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Outgoing US Capitol Police chief criticizes Trump pardons for Jan. 6 defendants
Outgoing United States Capitol Police (USCP) Chief J. Thomas Manger has sounded off on President Donald Trump's pardons of the Jan. 6 defendants – calling the day of the sweeping pardons one of the most troubling moments of his career, according to a report. Manger, who will retire later this week, has been a vocal critic of those who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and lamented Trump pardoning nearly all defendants shortly after his inauguration this year. He told WTOP "I was angry and as frustrated about that as I've ever been professionally." Manger told the outlet that as discouraging as that was, it made him determined to continue to make improvements. "What it made me feel like is somebody's got to stay here and stand up for these cops," Manger said. Manger has served as USCP chief since July 2021 and was hired to rebuild the force and implement reforms to enhance security and preparedness in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot. The more than 100 reform recommendations included expanding intelligence, training and riot-response capabilities. He has often condemned the attack, referring to it as an "insurrection" and an attack on democracy. Trump has referred to those who were imprisoned as "hostages." "Some people in this country believe January 6 wasn't that bad," Manger told WTOP. "My cops know what happened on January 6. They know what happened. They were here." Manger's police career stretches back to 1977, when he started out as an officer with the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia. He rose to chief of department in 1998 and remained in that role until 2004. Manger became chief of police in Montgomery County, Maryland, in 2004 and held the position until his retirement in 2019. On July 23, 2021, he was appointed chief of the United States Capitol Police, succeeding Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman. When news broke that the Justice Department had agreed in principle to pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a former Air Force veteran who was shot dead during the Capitol Riot, Manger sent a message to his department's officers writing that he was "extremely disappointed." "In 2021, the DOJ said that there was no evidence to show that law enforcement broke the law. After a thorough investigation, it was determined to be a justified shooting. "This settlement sends a chilling message to law enforcement officers across our nation — especially those who have a protective mission like ours," Manger wrote, according to the Washington Post. In December 2022, the USCP were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress — for their bravery on Jan. 6, 2021. Manger accepted the honor on behalf of the department. The USCP dates back to 1800, when the Congress moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and a lone watchman, John Golding, was hired to protect the Capitol Building, according to USCP website. After a number of incidents in 1827 that could have been prevented with sufficient security and surveillance, then President John Quincy Adams asked that a regular Capitol Police force be established. On May 2, 1828, Congress passed an act that expanded the police regulations of the City of Washington to include the Capitol and Capitol Square. It is on this date that the USCP commemorates its founding.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Virginia man sentenced for setting car on fire at US Capitol
WASHINGTON () — A Lorton, Va. man was sentenced Friday after he set his car ablaze at the U.S. Capitol as former President Jimmy Carter lay in state. According to court documents, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) began investigating a vehicle fire on the U.S. Capitol grounds at around 5 p.m. on Jan. 8. At the time, Carter was lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda, and numerous government officials were visiting. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: US Capitol Police arrest man for trying to light car on fire Adrian J. Hinton, 36, had driven his car from Virginia to Washington, D.C. earlier that day, parking near the memorial to Ulysses S. Grant. He then removed a bottle, dumped liquid on the top of his car and ignited it, setting the vehicle on fire. Hinton told responding USCP officers that the liquid was gasoline and Crisco. He was taken into custody quickly after the fire started and apologised for inconveniencing the USCP, according to court documents. He reportedly said he was not trying to set himself on fire, but only set his car ablaze to protest the recent presidential election. The fire department was able to safely extinguish the fire and other officials, including bomb technicians, rendered the scene safe. Woodbridge woman charged after driving while intoxicated with young children, police say He pleaded guilty to destruction of government property on Jan. 31, just weeks after the incident. On May 23, Hinton was sentenced to one year of supervised release, plus 125 hours of community service. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Global News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Trump admin to pay $5 million to Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt's family
The Trump administration will pay just under $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a woman killed by an officer during the U.S. Capitol riots in 2021, in a wrongful death lawsuit. The settlement would bring an end to a $30-million federal lawsuit filed by Babbitt's estate in 2024 in Washington, D.C. Babbitt — who was taking part in the riots — was shot by a Capitol Hill police officer on January 6, 2021, while attempting to climb through a shattered window of a blocked-off door leading to the Speaker's Lobby. View image in full screen Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Demonstrators breached security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. Brent Stirton / Getty Images Police Lt. Michael Byrd, the officer who shot her, was cleared of wrongdoing by the U.S. Attorney's office for the District of Columbia, which concluded that he acted in self-defence and the defence of members of Congress. Story continues below advertisement In a separate investigation, the Capitol Police also cleared the officer of any wrongdoing. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The actions of the officer in this case potentially saved Members and staff from serious injury and possible death from a large crowd of rioters who forced their way into the U.S. Capitol and to the House Chamber where Members and staff were steps away,' United States Capitol Police (USCP) said in a statement in August 2021. 'USCP Officers had barricaded the Speaker's Lobby with furniture before a rioter shattered the glass door. If the doors were breached, the rioters would have immediate access to the House Chambers. The officer's actions were consistent with the officer's training and USCP policies and procedures,' it concluded. On May 2, lawyers representing Babbitt's estate and the U.S. Justice Department told the judge they had reached a tentative settlement, though the details have not been finalized and a deal is yet to be signed. Story continues below advertisement Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego, was unarmed when she was gunned down by police. The lawsuit argues that Byrd, who was not dressed in uniform when he killed her, failed to de-escalate the situation and did not provide Babbitt with any warnings or instructions before firing his weapon. The claim also says Capitol police failed to acknowledge that the accused had displayed patterns of dangerous and incompetent behaviour. View image in full screen Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Brent Stirton /Getty Images 'Ashli posed no threat to the safety of anyone,' the lawsuit says. Byrd said in a televised interview in August 2021 that he fired as a 'last resort,' adding that he did not know if the person jumping through the window was armed when he pulled the trigger. Babbitt was one of thousands of protesters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, following a 'Stop the Steal' rally near the White House, where President Trump gave a speech. Story continues below advertisement Hundreds of police officers were injured during the insurgency. In January, on the first day of his second term as president, Trump pardoned all riot participants, reduced the prison sentences of those charged, and ordered the dismissal of charges for over 1,500 individuals who took part. — With files from The Associated Press
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DC men handed down gun, drug charges after high-speed chase, officials say
WASHINGTON () — Two men were charged with federal firearms and drug trafficking offenses following a high-speed chase throughout the District nearly two years ago, authorities announced Thursday. Dremale Vanterpool, 27, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) said. Torrance Brock, 23, was charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Trump's first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars According to the indictment, shortly before 3 p.m. on June 7, 2023, U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers were looking for a gray Nissan Rogue believed to be connected to three armed robberies in Delaware and Maryland. Officers found it in the 600 block of H St. and activated their vehicle's emergency lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop. Though the Nissan pulled to the right and slowed, it did not stop completely. Then, the USCP said it abruptly pulled from the curve and sped off. The officers pursued the vehicle, which they said weaved in and out of traffic and crossed the double yellow lines multiple times. WMATA board approves Takoma project decades in the making Eventually, the Nissan was stopped by traffic congestion. That's when Vanterpool and Brock got out of the car and fled on foot, according to court documents. Officers chased the pair through an alleyway and driveway in Southeast D.C. Vanterpool 'lost his footing' and was taken into custody. Brock, who wasn't much further away, was also detained. Officers said they found a gun, a cellphone and a New York Yankees hat that the pair are believed to have discarded during the chase. Officers who later responded to the scene also found a baseball-sized clear plastic bag with 'a white rock like substance and a white powdery substance.' Later lab testing confirmed that cocaine and fentanyl were found in substances on and with the men. Both men had previous convictions in North Carolina and are prohibited from possessing firearms, the USAO noted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
