Latest Ed Martin News

Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman Fortenberry

Jan. 29, 2025 14:07 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss their case against a former Nebraska congressman charged with lying to authorities about a foreign billionaire’s illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign. A one-page court filing doesn't explain why...

New top prosecutor for DC advocated for Jan. 6 rioters and echoed Trump's false 2020 election claims

Jan. 28, 2025 11:48 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, conservative activist Ed Martin has promoted Donald Trump's false claims about a stolen 2020 election, railed against the prosecution of the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol and represented some of them in court. Now he's leading the office that...

Oath Keepers founder Rhodes is barred from entering Washington or Capitol without court's permission

Jan. 24, 2025 15:49 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering Washington without the court's approval after President Donald Trump commuted the extremist group leader's 18-year prison sentence in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. ...

Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases

Jan. 21, 2025 20:22 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rioters locked up for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack were released while judges began dismissing dozens of pending cases Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s sweeping grant of clemency to all 1,500-plus people charged in the insurrection that shook the foundation...