(Photo by Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Disinformation surrounding the 2021 Capitol insurrection has resurfaced in recent days following hearings of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States
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Snopes→ Did Members of Congress Provide ‘Reconnaissance Tours’ Before Capitol Riots?
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill made the assertion on a Facebook Live broadcast and has asked "certain agencies" to investigate her claim.
Snopes→ Anti-Vaccine Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Capitol Riot
A California doctor who is a leading figure in the anti-vaccine movement was sentenced to two months in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol, where she delivered speeches to rioters during the mob's attack.
Truth or Fiction?→ Doctor Pushing COVID Disinformation Sentenced to Prison for Capitol Riot
A California physician who has been at the forefront of COVID-related disinformation was sentenced to 60 days in prison for taking part in the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. According to CNN, Dr. Simone Gold was also ordered to pay a $9,500 f
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Capitol Police Just Opening Gates, Letting Rioters In On January 6, 2021
Does a video show U.S. Capitol Police just opening the gates for rioters on January 6, 2021, so they could attack the Capitol? No, that's not true: Marcus DiPaola, the freelance journalist who shot the video, told Newsweek in a January 7,
Snopes→ Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?
We looked at the context behind a meme that showed two messages purportedly tweeted by Trump on the day of the Capitol riot.
PolitiFact→ Matt Gaetz – Gaetz mischaracterizes Bennie Thompson’s stance on rioting
“Bennie Thompson actively cheer-led riots in the ’90s.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Patriot Front ”FBI Bullhorn’ Rumor
After the June 11 2022 arrests of 31 Patriot Front extremists in a U-Haul near a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Pride event, the far right began its usual “false flag” claims on social media, this time with rumors that the members of Patriot Fr
Snopes→ 31 Patriot Front Members Arrested Near Idaho Pride Event
Authorities arrested 31 members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front near an Idaho pride event after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul truck with riot gear.
Snopes→ Capitol Riot Panel Blames Trump for 1/6 ‘Attempted Coup’
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Michigan GOP Candidate Kelley Charged for Capitol Riot Role
Ryan Kelley, 40, was arrested in western Michigan and awaits a court hearing in Grand Rapids, FBI spokeswoman Mara Schneider said.
Snopes→ Proud Boys Charged with Seditious Conspiracy in Capitol Riot
Federal prosecutors allege the group coordinated an attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
Logically→ When Roe v. Wade was first recognised in 1973, pro-lifers didn’t riot.
Anti-abortion campaigners have participated in both violent and non-violent protests since Roe v. Wade was ruled.
Snopes→ Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ Composer, Dies at 79
Vangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for the film “Chariots of Fire” and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died at 79.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Was NO ‘NATO Patriot Missile Attack’ On Russian Troops Near Ukraine Border
Did a NATO Patriot missile attack hit Russian troops near the Ukraine border? No, that's not true: A NATO official confirmed there was not any kind of NATO attack on Russian troops in late April 2022. The Patriot is used by more than 17 n
Snopes→ NYPD Veteran Convicted of Assaulting Officer in Capitol Riot
A federal jury on Monday convicted a New York Police Department veteran of assaulting an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot, rejecting his claim that he was defending himself when he tackled the officer and grabbed his gas mask.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Donald Trump Did NOT Issue Statement Calling For ‘MAGA Patriots’ To Boycott Midterm Elections
Did Donald Trump issue a statement on his "Save America" letterhead that encouraged "all the Great MAGA Patriots" to boycott the midterm elections in November? No, that's not true: According to Trump's chief spokeswoman, that April 27, 20
Snopes→ Jurors Reject Array of Defenses at Capitol Riot Trials
Jurors have heard — and rejected — an array of excuses and arguments from the first rioters to be tried for storming the U.S. Capitol.
Snopes→ Man Blaming Trump’s ‘Orders’ for Riot Actions Found Guilty
An Ohio man who claimed he was only “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted by a jury that took less than three hours to reject his novel defense.
Snopes→ 1st Trial in Capitol Riot Ends with Conviction All Counts
A Texas man was convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot.
Snopes→ Proud Boys Leader Charged with Conspiracy in Capitol Riot
The leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Snopes→ Rioter Carrying Pelosi’s Podium in Viral Photo Gets Prison
The image of Adam Johnson smiling and waving as he carried Pelosi's podium went viral after the pro-Trump mob's attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
Snopes→ Capitol Rioter Gets Prison As Feds Reach 100 Sentencings
A Seattle man who punched two police officers during last year's riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to six months imprisonment on Thursday.
Snopes→ 1 Year Later: Here’s What’s Happening with Key Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters
From court cases involving the so-called "QAnon Shaman" to "Zip-tie guy," we obtained and analyzed federal documents for this breakdown.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Claims About the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
The Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was the culmination of months of false claims about election fraud, including a litany recited by then-President Donald Trump in a speech shortly before a mob stormed the building, temporarily halting the co
AllSides→ How many newly elected officials and Congressional candidates were ‘involved’ in the Capitol riot?
https://www.politifact.com/article/2021/dec/03/how-many-newly-elected-officials-and-congressional/ A Po
Snopes→ No, the ‘Patriot Front’ Far-Right Rally in DC Was Not Faked
Right-wing politicians and commentators sought to play down a "Patriot Front" demonstration on the National Mall, in December 2021.
PolitiFact→ How many newly elected officials and Congressional candidates were ‘involved’ in the Capitol riot?
At least one candidate for Congress faces federal charges for actions on Jan. 6. But others have not been charged, and have claimed varying levels of involvement.
Snopes→ Jan. 6 Rioter Who Carried Spear and Wore Horns Got 41 Months
Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying Jan. 6 rioter whose horned fur hat, bare chest and face paint made him one of the more recognizable figures in the assault on the Capitol, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Story doesn’t confirm Trump supporter at Jan. 6 riot is an FBI informant. It relies on speculation
A "bombshell" report about Ray Epps shows that the FBI was involved in inciting the Jan. 6 riot.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Kyle Rittenhouse’s mother did not bring him to a Kenosha riot armed with a rifle
Kyle Rittenhouse’s mother “drove him across state lines and dropped him off in the middle of a riot armed with an assault rifle” in Kenosha.
Snopes→ Capitol Rioter Who Hit Officer Gets over 3 Years in Prison
Scott Fairlamb, 44, was the first person to be sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Capitol riot.
Snopes→ Prince Harry Says He Warned Twitter CEO of U.S. Capitol Riot
Britain's Prince Harry has sharply attacked the failure of social media companies to challenge hate online.
Poynter→ Tucker Carlson’s ‘Patriot Purge’ film on Jan. 6 is full of falsehoods, conspiracy theories
In his controversial and conspiratorial documentary series attempting to rewrite the events of Jan. 6, Fox News host Tucker Carlson described the attack on the U.S. Capitol as a false-flag operation contrived to frame, trap and “purge” Trum
Snopes→ Rioter Who Bragged She Wouldn’t Go to Jail Gets Prison Term
Prosecutors sought incarceration for Jennifer Leigh Ryan of Frisco, Texas, saying she has shown a lack of candor and remorse for her actions.
Snopes→ The Multiple Falsehoods of ‘Patriot Purge’
Tucker Carlson's "Patriot Purge" miniseries uses deceptive tactics and false statements to rewrite history.
FactCheck.org→ How Many Died as a Result of Capitol Riot?
In a tweet on Oct. 24, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez referred to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 as “a terror attack,” which she said resulted in “almost 10 dead.” She called for “any member of Congress who helped plot” i
Snopes→ Prosecutors: Capitol Cop Told Jan. 6 Rioter to Hide Evidence
A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he helped to hide evidence of a rioter's involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Snopes→ Tom Brady Beats Patriots in New England Return, 19-17
Brady rallied the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 19-17 victory over the Patriots on a rainy Sunday night, with Ryan Succop hitting the winning 48-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter.
Snopes→ Ex-Facebook Manager Alleges Social Network Fed Capitol Riot
A data scientist who was revealed as the Facebook whistleblower says that whenever there was a conflict between the public good and what benefited the company, the social media giant would choose its own interests.