The January 6th attack saw over 140 police officers assaulted, including more than 80 from the U.S. Capitol Police and over 60 from Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department. Rioters caused extensive damage to the Capitol, destroyed property, and stole government items. Current estimates place the financial losses from the siege at over $2.8 million.
A Snapshot of Legal Proceedings
In the four years since the attack, the Department of Justice has made significant progress in holding perpetrators accountable. To date:
Charges
Approximately 1,583 individuals have been charged with federal crimes related to the attack.
Over 608 defendants have been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement, with 174 involving deadly or dangerous weapons.
Weapons used during the riot included firearms, chemical sprays, tasers, knives, and makeshift items such as furniture and flagpoles.
Guilty Pleas
Approximately 1,009 individuals have pleaded guilty, including 327 to felonies such as assaulting officers and obstructing law enforcement.
Trials and Convictions
Over 260 individuals have been found guilty at trial or through stipulated facts, including 10 convictions for seditious conspiracy.
SentencingÂ
Approximately 1,100 defendants have received sentences, with 667 serving prison time and 145 serving sentences under home detention.
The FBI continues to seek assistance in locating fugitives and identifying suspects from that day.
