The January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack had significant consequences for those involved.
Protester Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed by police officers as she tried to breach the House chamber. Three other protesters also died, two of natural causes and one in a stampede. Five police officers involved in the protection of the Capitol on January 6 died in the aftermath of the attacks.
Participants faced a range of criminal charges, from trespassing to seditious conspiracy, leading to numerous arrests and prosecutions.
Members of extremist groups including the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers received lengthy prison sentences for their roles in planning and carrying out the attack. For example, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison, and Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes received 18 years.
In January 2025, shortly after returning to office, Pres. Donald Trump issued full pardons to individuals convicted of offenses related to the attack, commuted the sentences of others, and ordered the dismissal of remaining indictments.