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DOJ Vacates Jan 6 Sedition & WHCD/Trump Assassin Probes

DOJ Vacates Jan 6 Sedition & WHCD/Trump Assassin Probes

Key Questions

What did Kash Patel reveal in his briefing on the Trump assassination?

Patel dropped a bombshell exposing high-profile figures in the Trump shooting plot, including big names, forensics, and impending indictments. Revelations were shared in live FBI Director briefings.

What happened with the Jan 6 sedition cases?

DOJ vacated convictions for Oath Keepers and Proud Boys related to Jan 6. This shift indicates procedural changes in handling sedition charges.

What is the status of Cole Allen's case?

Cole Allen entered a not guilty plea with procedural delays ongoing. Related to WHCD, he faces a 4-count indictment and manifesto issues.

What Epstein-related documents were recently unsealed?

A federal judge unsealed a purported Epstein suicide note, renewing focus on case records, including ties to ex-cellmate Tartaglione and Zorro Ranch.

Who was indicted for the Trump assassination attempt?

A man accused of the Trump assassination attempt was indicted on four federal counts. Judge Faruqui apologized to the suspect in court.

What chaos occurred in Trump's federal trial?

Trump's lead attorney quit overnight, filing an emergency motion that threw the trial into chaos.

What is the connection to WHCD Allen?

WHCD involves Allen's 4-count indictment and manifesto, amid broader probes including Capitol threats.

Any updates on Maxwell or Epstein files mentioning Trump?

Epstein files reference Trump names, with Maxwell in prison and NM connections; a suicide note was released tied to the case.

Patel briefing bombshell on Trump assassination conspiracy/big names/forensics/indictments; Cole Allen not guilty plea, procedural delays; Jan6 Oath Keepers/Proud Boys vacated; WHCD Allen 4-ct ind/manifesto; Epstein files/Trump names/note/Tartaglione/Zorro Ranch/Patel dl/Maxwell prison/NM; Capitol threats; federal trial attorney quits chaos.

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Updated May 13, 2026