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Three-year overview of Alabama cases linked to Jan. 6 insurrection

Conviction of insurrectionist shows the repercussions of the illegal acts committed on Jan. 6.

January 8, 2024

Alabama man known for Jan. 6 insurrection role indicted on rape charge

Herrington pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers during the events of January 6.

January 4, 2024

Judge dismisses Mo Brooks from federal lawsuit over Jan. 6 Capitol attack

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Wednesday ruled that Brook's speech outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the attack was protected by the First Amendment.

March 10, 2022

Poll: Over 1 in 3 Americans now believe violence against the government can be justified

Out of 1,101 respondents, 34 percent believe that it is justified for citizens to take violent action against the government.

January 4, 2022

Alabama man arrested for assaulting Capitol Police officer, damaging Capitol

As of Wednesday, seven individuals from Alabama have been arrested in connection to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

November 11, 2021

It’s time to vote for democracy

Theirs is a deadly, dangerous hubris. An uncommon level of arrogance. A hyper form of egomania.

October 28, 2021

Far-right activist with ties to Alabama attorney sued by U.S. Capitol police

Ali Alexander and the Stop the Steal LLC, care of his Alabama attorney, Baron Coleman, are named as defendants.

October 26, 2021

DOJ deals blow to Mo Brooks’ defense

Brooks claimed his Jan. 6 speech was simply part of his job as a congressman. The DOJ disagreed.

July 28, 2021

SPLC takes at aim at Mo Brooks’ corporate backers

The campaign aims to put pressure on companies that donate to campaigns of lawmakers who pushed the Big Lie.

June 22, 2021

In Alabama, why is cruelty always the choice?

"Time and again, instead of understanding, Alabama reaches for cruelty in an effort to chase away anyone that's different."

June 8, 2021