6 chapters across the catalog
Merrick Garland Questioned on Ray Epps and Federal Assets
Lawmakers questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland about the presence of federal assets or informants in the crowd during the January 6th Capitol riot. Garland claimed he had no personal knowledge of the matter, leading to accusations of perjury from committee members. The discussion noted the "coincidental" timing of the recent misdemeanor indictment of Ray Epps.
60 Minutes, Ray Epps and January 6th Narrative
60 Minutes is set to air a segment featuring Ray Epps, a former Marine and Trump supporter who has been the subject of theories regarding his role as a government plant on January 6th. The hosts anticipate the segment will attempt to exonerate Epps and frame the allegations against him as a "conspiracy theory." This follows the early release of the "January 6th Shaman" from prison.
January 6th Footage Release, Tucker Carlson Controversy
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy granted Fox News host Tucker Carlson exclusive access to 44,000 hours of security footage from the January 6th Capitol riot. PBS and other mainstream outlets have criticized the move, alleging that Carlson will use the footage to construct a "baseless conspiracy theory" regarding government false flags. The debate centers on whether the footage belongs to the public or if its release poses a security risk to the Capitol's surveillance procedures.
The role of Ray Epps in the January 6th Capitol riot remains a point of contention, with some alleging he was an FBI provocateur. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has interpreted the events differently, suggesting that bad actors within the Capitol Police and federal agencies were motivated by white supremacy.
Ray Epps to Testify Under Oath Before January 6th Committee
Ray Epps, a man filmed encouraging protesters to enter the Capitol, is scheduled to testify under oath before the January 6th Committee. Epps' lawyer, a former FBI agent, denies that Epps was an informant. The hosts discuss the "glow" of federal involvement and the fact that Epps' testimony will take place in a private law office rather than a public hearing.
Senator Ted Cruz grills FBI official Jill Sanborn regarding the presence of confidential informants during the January 6th Capitol riot. Cruz specifically questions the role of Ray Epps, while Sanborn repeatedly declines to answer, citing the protection of sources and methods.
