Event Brief
Judge dismisses final DOJ Jan. 6 prosecution
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge “reluctantly” granted DOJ’s motion to dismiss the last remaining Jan. 6 Capitol prosecution.
WHO: A federal judge; U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
WHAT: The judge granted the DOJ motion to dismiss the final remaining prosecution related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 8:16 PM ET
WHERE: United States Capitol
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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