Ahead of next month’s primary, Tom Kean Jr., running in New Jersey’s most competitive House race, hopes to avoid alienating moderate swing voters while facing challengers from the right. Source: New York Times
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Trump Organization Can Keep Operating Bronx Golf Course, Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2022
New York City lost a court battle over its attempt to cancel the Trump Organization’s contract to operate a public golf course in the Bronx after the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Source: New York Times
‘Dating Coach’ Charged in Capitol Riot Gets Prison Term for Gun Crime
By Gotham Rex on April 4, 2022
Samuel Fisher, who as Brad Holiday traded in conspiracy theories and misogyny online, still faces federal charges related to Jan. 6. Source: New York Times
Alex Jones and Donald Trump: A Fateful Alliance Draws Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2022
The Infowars host tormented Sandy Hook families and helped elect President Donald J. Trump. His role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is now of growing interest to congressional investigators. Source: New York Times
Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers Leader, Is Denied Bail on Sedition Charge
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2022
A federal judge said Mr. Rhodes, who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, was a flight risk partly because of “elaborate escape tunnels” in his backyard. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Member Pleads Guilty and Will Cooperate in Jan. 6 Riot Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on December 22, 2021
Matthew Greene, 34, who was “among the first wave” to rush up the Capitol steps, pleaded guilty to two charges and agreed to cooperate with the government, federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
Robert Lemke Sentenced to 3 Years Over Threats to Journalists and Politicians
By Gotham Rex on December 21, 2021
The same day that Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, Robert Lemke told a congressman’s brother that he was with “armed members near your home,” prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
Man Who Threatened Democrats Online Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2021
Lawyers for Brendan Hunt, who posted violent threats around the time of the attack on the Capitol, said he turned over a new leaf — and befriended R. Kelly — in jail. Source: New York Times
An Oath Keeper Was at the Capitol Riot. On Tuesday, He’s on the Ballot.
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2021
Edward Durfee Jr. is a member of the far-right militia and was at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He is now running for office in New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Officers Who Pledge Loyalty to Oath Keepers Should Be Fired, Mayor Says
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2021
A report that active-duty New York City police officers had associated with the militia group prompts a denunciation from City Hall. Source: New York Times
Capitol Riot Defendant Lawyer, John Pierce, Has Disappeared for a Week
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
John Pierce has been a combative advocate for those accused of participating in the Jan. 6 attack, but he’s missed court appearances for a week. Source: New York Times
Brooklyn Plumber Charged in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Prosecutors said Daniel Christmann posted images online that showed him inside the Capitol. Source: New York Times
Trump Sues N.Y.C. for Ending Golf Course Contract After Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2021
The Trump Organization, which had a 20-year contract to operate a public golf course in the Bronx, claims it was unfairly targeted. Source: New York Times
6 Men Said to Be Tied to Three Percenters Movement Are Charged in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2021
The indictment marks the first charges lodged against conspirators linked to the radical gun rights group or involved with planning any of the political events held the week of the attack. Source: New York Times
New York Man Found Guilty of Threatening Democrats After Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
Brendan Hunt said videos and social media posts calling for the slaughter of congressional Democrats were just jokes. Jurors were not convinced. Source: New York Times