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US Capitol riots: Some Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol have claimed to be journalists

Some Jan. 6 defendants try to use journalism as riot defence

by Michael Kunzelman And Jacques Billeaud, The Associated Press Posted Apr 18, 2021 8:21 am ADT Last Updated Apr 18, 2021 at 8:25 am ADT FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol in Washington. Some people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 are claiming they were only there to record history as journalists, not join a deadly insurrection. Experts say it s unlikely that they can mount a viable defense on First Amendment free speech grounds, but some appear intent on trying. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words in videos and social media posts. Now some of the camera-toting people in the crowd are claiming they were only there to record history as journalists, not to join a deadly insurrection.

Trump supporters claim to be journalists, as they fight criminal charges related to Capitol riot

Some U.S. Capitol riot defendants try to use journalism as riot defense

Some U.S. Capitol riot defendants try to use journalism as riot defense Updated 12:34 PM; Today 12:34 PM In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol in Washington. Some people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 are claiming they were only there to record history as journalists, not join a deadly insurrection. Experts say it s unlikely that they can mount a viable defense on First Amendment free speech grounds, but some appear intent on trying. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)AP Facebook Share The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words in videos and social media posts. Now some of the camera-toting people in the crowd are claiming they were only there to record history as journalists, not to join a deadly insurrection.

Some Jan. 6 Defendants Try to Use Journalism as Riot Defense

Some Jan. 6 Defendants Try to Use Journalism as Riot Defense At least eight defendants charged in the Jan. 6 riot have identified themselves as a journalist or a documentary filmmaker By Michael Kunzelman and Jacques Billeaud • Published 2 hours ago NBCUniversal Media, LLC The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words in videos and social media posts. Now some of the camera-toting people in the crowd are claiming they were only there to record history as journalists, not to join a deadly insurrection. It s unlikely that any of the self-proclaimed journalists can mount a viable defense on the First Amendment s free speech grounds, experts say. They face long odds if video captured them acting more like rioters than impartial observers. But as the internet has broadened and blurred the definition of a journalist, some appear intent on trying.