The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

RIOT REACTIONS

A look at opinions regarding the attack on the nation’s Capitol that occurred a year ago.

- By KURT SNIBBE | Southern California News Group

On Jan. 6, 2021, hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump broke through police lines and stormed the U.S. Capitol, forcing a panicked evacuation of top political leaders and threatenin­g the country's peaceful transfer of power. The violent attack was an act of domestic terrorism, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigat­ion.

Arrests made:

More than 725 defendants have been arrested in nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Damage toll:

• Approximat­ely 140 members of law enforcemen­t suffered injuries in the attack, many at the hands of rioters wielding pepper spray, metal pipes and American flags fashioned into clubs. Those injuries included brain damage and crushed spinal discs.

• Five people ultimately died during or soon after the riot, though not all their deaths have been directly attributed to the events that day. One woman, Ashli Babbitt, was shot and killed by Capitol police.

• More than $1.5 million dollars of damage was done to the Capitol building.

As of January 2022:

So far, 163 people have pleaded guilty to one or more charges stemming from the riot. Judges have handed down sentences to 71 people. 42% of those people who have been sentenced received prison time.

The FBI continues to seek the public's help in identifyin­g more than 350 individual­s believed to have committed violent acts on the Capitol grounds.

For images and video of the attackers, please visit www.fbi.gov/wanted/capitol-violence.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-2255324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.

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 ?? DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ?? Michael Carico, 33, is seen in footage recorded during the riot at the U.S. Capitol. The actor was arrested in Burbank on Aug. 11 on suspicion of participat­ing in the insurrecti­on in Washington, D.C.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Michael Carico, 33, is seen in footage recorded during the riot at the U.S. Capitol. The actor was arrested in Burbank on Aug. 11 on suspicion of participat­ing in the insurrecti­on in Washington, D.C.

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