Shane Jenkins Walking Washington

Criminal Justice

Houston man who wielded tomahawk axe at U.S. Capitol insurrection convicted of nine related crimes

Posted on · Shane Jenkins, 45, faces up to 85 years in a prison after a federal jury found him guilty of seven felony crimes and two misdemeanors related to his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in Washington D.C.

The U.S. Capitol Insurrection: 1 year later

Texas had the 2nd most arrests at the Capitol Insurrection. 1 year later, that still matters

Posted on · Just over 700 people have been arrested and charged with crimes dealing with the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol last Jan. 6. While thousands traveled from 45 states to Washington D.C., Texas has the dubious distinction of having the second highest number of people arrested for their part in the attempt to overthrow a democratic election.