Latest Riots News

Election threats persist four years after far-right extremists stormed the US Capitol

Oct. 29, 2024 00:10 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — After the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters heeded his call to join a “wild” protest of his defeat. Following Trump's lies about a stolen election, hundreds of them stormed the U.S. Capitol under the banners of the Proud Boys,...

'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

Oct. 28, 2024 16:29 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — An actor known for his roles in the television comedies “Bob's Burgers” and “Arrested Development” was sentenced on Monday to one year in prison for his part in a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago. Jay Johnston, 56, of Los Angeles,...

Ohio man charged with bringing massive 'Trump' sign to Capitol for rioters to use as a weapon

Oct. 22, 2024 19:08 PM EDT

An Ohio man was arrested Tuesday on charges that he brought a massive “Trump” sign to the U.S. Capitol and joined other rioters in using it as a weapon against police officers during a mob attack. Jeffrey Newcomb, 41, of Polk, Ohio, apparently posted on social media that he...

Ex-funeral home owner pleads guilty to assaulting police and journalists during Capitol riot

Oct. 17, 2024 13:42 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Long Island funeral home owner pleaded guilty on Thursday to spraying wasp killer at police officers and assaulting two journalists, including an Associated Press photographer, during a mob's riot at the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago. Peter Moloney,...

3 juveniles face riot charges after disruption at Arkansas behavioral hospital

Oct. 14, 2024 14:50 PM EDT

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Three teen-aged boys have been arrested after a group of juveniles were accused of taking over a section of a hospital in Texarkana, authorities said. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded Sunday to an emergency call from the Riverview Behavioral...

Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned

Sep. 30, 2024 03:59 AM EDT

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Monday ordered the extradition of a 32-year-old Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups he could be at risk if sent home. The Bangkok Criminal Court granted Vietnam's request for the extradition of Y Quynh Bdap, who...

Capitol rioter mistakenly released from prison after appeals court ruling, prosecutors say

Sep. 24, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

The federal Bureau of Prisons mistakenly released an Iowa man from custody before he finished serving his 30-month sentence for storming the Senate chamber during a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol, Justice Department prosecutors said in a court filing this week. Leo Christopher...

12-year-old boy youngest to be sentenced over UK riots

Sep. 17, 2024 13:35 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — A 12-year-old boy who threw stones at police during rioting outside a mosque has become the youngest person to be sentenced so far over far-right riots that erupted in England this summer. The boy, who can't be identified because of his age, had earlier admitted to a...

Next year's Jan. 6 election certification will get extra security to prevent another riot

Sep. 12, 2024 14:24 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to prevent another riot like the one on Jan. 6, 2021, the Homeland Security secretary has designated the congressional count and certification of the presidential election as a national special security event overseen by the Secret Service. Both...

Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people, nearly half the population

Sep. 10, 2024 08:21 AM EDT

TASITOLU, East Timor (AP) — An estimated 600,000 people — nearly half of East Timor’s population —- packed a seaside park Tuesday for Pope Francis’ final Mass, held on the same field where St. John Paul II prayed 35 years ago during the nation’s fight for independence from Indonesia. ...