This page includes:
May 26
FBI statement regarding death of individual in South Minneapolis
May 28
May 29
FBI seeking additional digital media in George Floyd civil rights investigation
Attorney General William P. Barr's statement on the death of Mr. George Floyd
May 30
Statement of United States Attorney Krueger regarding protests in Milwaukee
Attorney General William P. Barr’s statement on the death of George Floyd and riots
Attorney General Barr delivers statement (video)
May 31
Attorney General William P. Barr's statement on riots and domestic terrorism
FBI update on shooting incident at Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland
Federal, state, and local law enforcement statement on the death of George Floyd and riots
Statement of U.S. Attorney John W. Huber
Georgia U.S. Attorneys and FBI warn that criminal instigators could face federal prosecution
June 1
FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Joseph R. Bonavolonta's statement on violent protests in Boston
FBI Little Rock statement on shooting incident in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Statement from FBI Minneapolis—seeking public help
ATF seeking persons of interest in federal arson
June 2
Attorney General William P. Barr's statement on protests in Washington, D.C.
Two individuals charged with throwing Molotov cocktails into Dakota County Government Building
DEA has been granted sweeping new authority to "conduct covert surveillance" and collect intelligence on people participating in protests (via BuzzFeed)
FBI report, "Civil Unrest in Washington AOR [Area of Responsibility] Following Death of George Floyd," finds "no intelligence indicating Antifa involvement/presence" in May 31 DC-area protests (via The Nation, with snippets of report)
June 3
Tennessee man faces federal arson charges in connection to metro courthouse fire during protest
Erie man charged with arson for setting fire at Erie coffee shop during protest
Worcester man charged with civil disorder and possession of a destructive device
ATF National Response Team activated to St. Paul
June 4
Attorney General Barr & DOJ leadership speak on Mr. George Floyd and civil unrest (video)
Attorney General William P. Barr’s remarks on Mr. George Floyd and civil unrest
Atlantic City man charged with rioting
U.S. Attorney Keefe and FBI warn that those inciting violence and crime will face federal charges
Federal charges filed from incident during Saturday's protest/rioting (Indianapolis)
Federal complaint charges Peoria man with using Internet to incite rioting in Peoria
Page man charged with threatening to burn Page Magistrate Court
Kansas City Kansas man arrested for attacking officers at protest charged with illegal firearm
Two Wisconsin men charged with illegally possessing firearm during Madison protests
Two Pennsylvania men arrested and charged for traveling to Cleveland to commit acts of violence
Community leaders and federal, state, and local law enforcement call for justice, unity, and peace
Statement by U.S. Attorney Jason R. Dunn regarding recent unrest
Two Pennsylvania men arrested and charged for traveling to Cleveland to commit acts of violence
Persons of interest in Twin Cities arson cases, imagery sought
June 7
Full interview: Attorney General Bill Barr on "Face the Nation" (via CBS News)
June 8
U.S. Attorney’s Office charges three for looting of neighborhood pharmacy during civil disturbance
St. Paul man charged in Minneapolis police third precinct arson
Jacksonville man charged with possessing Molotov cocktail at protest
Troy man charged with threatening police over Facebook
A Bedford Heights man was arrested for threatening communications
U.S. Attorney’s Office charges three for looting of neighborhood pharmacy during civil disturbance
FBI offering reward for information about a police car burned on May 30, 2020
Two men charged with theft of firearms during protests
Attorney General Barr interviewed by Bret Baier of Fox News Channel
June 9
Man charged with possessing Molotov cocktails at La Mesa protest
Milwaukee man charged with federal offense aiming a laser pointer at law enforcement aircraft
Two individuals charged with arson of St. Paul health and nutrition store
Investigative update: FBI offering reward for information about a police car burned on May 30, 2020
Grand jury indicts Erie man on arson charge for intentional fire at Ember + Forge coffee shop
New persons of interest sought in Twin Cities arsons
$10,000 reward for information on gun store burglary in La Mesa
June 10
ATF seeking persons of interest in federal arson of Milwaukee Chase Bank
Federal grand jury returns indictment charging Illinois man with arson, riot
Jacksonville man indicted for possession of Molotov cocktail at protest
Three Baton Rouge residents face federal arson charges in connection with area business fires
Man Charged with pointing laser at police helicopter
Federal grand jury returns indictment charging Illinois man with arson, riot
Jacksonville man indicted for possession of Molotov cocktail at protest
Third individual arrested and charged with arson of St. Paul health and nutrition store
June 11
Washington State man charged with smashing police car window
FBI Minneapolis examining video and images to identify violent actors
June 12
Protest response results in help for the homeless
Officials announce the arrest of Tandre Buchanan, Jr.
Texas man charged for impeding law enforcement during protest
Man arrested for threatening to burn down African American church
Two Pennsylvania men indicted on rioting and firearms charges
June 15
Rochester man charged with arson of Minneapolis pawn shop
FBI Media Alert: FBI assists Albuquerque Police Department in Old Town shooting investigation
June 16
Brainerd man charged in Minneapolis Police Third Precinct arson
June 17
Staples man charged in Minneapolis Police Third Precinct arson
Trenton man arrested for attempting to ignite police vehicle during Trenton protests
June 18
June 19
FBI Louisville statement on investigation into death of Breonna Taylor
Readout of Attorney General William P. Barr's visit with Boston and New York City police departments
June 22
Heiskell man charged with inciting a riot and civil disorder
Attorney General Barr interview with @MariaBartiromo on police reform, Section 230, and more
June 24
FBI seeks assistance in identifying laser threat to NYPD helicopter during protest
June 25
Feds charge additional defendant for looting neighborhood pharmacy during civil unrest
June 26
Attorney General memo establishes new "Task Force on Violent Anti-Government Extremists" (via @ryanjreilly)
June 27
Convicted felon charged with possessing loaded firearm at Columbus protest
June 29
June 30
Seeking persons of interest in arson cases
July 1
Statement by Attorney General William P. Barr on the restoration of law and order in Seattle
ATF provides case update, continues to seek public’s help
July 2
Maple Heights man indicted on arson charge from May 30 demonstrations in downtown Cleveland
July 3
July 7
Seven arrested, facing federal charges after weekend riots at Hatfield Federal Courthouse
July 8
Attorney General William P. Barr announces launch of Operation Legend
July 9
Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen delivers remarks at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5
July 13
Tampa man arrested for burning a building during civil disturbance in Tampa
July 15
July 22
Attorney General William P. Barr delivers remarks during the Operation Legend expansion announcement
Department of Justice announces expansion of Operation Legend to Chicago
July 23
July 24
FBI Portland statement on Portland violence
July 27
Statement from U.S. Marshals on the potential expansion of federal presence in Portland (via @KannoYoungs on Twitter)
July 28
Written statement of Attorney General Barr for House Judiciary Committee hearing
Portland man charged in May 29, 2020 arson at Justice Center
July 29
Eight indicted for criminal activity during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh protest
Operation Legend expanded to Cleveland, Detroit, and Milwaukee
United States Attorney Matthew Krueger's remarks regarding Operation Legend's expansion to Milwaukee
Operation Legend expands to Detroit
U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman announces Operation Legend in Cleveland
Eight indicted for criminal activity during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh protest
Marshals Director Washington visits Portland (via Internet Archive)
July 30
Boston man charged with assaulting officers with a firearm during June 1 civil disorder in Boston
August 3
August 4
Nashville woman is second to face federal arson charges in connection with Metro Courthouse fire
August 5
Brooklyn man charged with sabotage of NYPD vehicle
Man pleads guilty to threatening to burn down African American church
August 6
Reward offered in officer assault case
Operation Legend expanded to Memphis and St. Louis
Rochester man arrested on arson charges related to May 30 protests in Rochester
August 7
Savannah man indicted for aiming laser at police helicopter
August 19
Second person charged with arson of Providence police cruiser during June riot
August 20
FBI releases Seeking Information posters to assist partner agencies in investigations
August 21
FBI Portland statement on reported threats to federal building
Wayzata man charged with arson of Minneapolis bank
Monticello man charged with arson of Minneapolis bank
August 25
Portland man charged with intimidating a federal employee near Hatfield Federal Courthouse
Convicted felon pleads guilty to possessing firearms during civil unrest
Four indicted in Minneapolis Police Third Precinct arson
August 26
Two men charged in federal court with looting pharmacies in Chicago
August 27
74 people facing federal charges for crimes committed during Portland demonstrations
August 28
Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Ninth Circuit’s stay in the case concerning the Federal Courthouse in Portland (includes copy of court decision)
ATF’s National Response Team arrives in Kenosha, Wisconsin to assist investigating arson cases
September 1
Letter from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser suggesting "D.C. police arrested protesters without sufficient evidence" (via Washington Post)
September 2
Portland woman charged with civil disorder after throwing helmet at police officer
Portland man charged with repeatedly assaulting federal officers with vehicle
Seattle man arrested for making bomb threat to Portland, Oregon, Police precinct
Seattle man charged with civil disorder after shooting Portland firefighter with ball bearing
September 3
Portland man charged with civil disorder after targeting police officers with high-powered laser
Washington State man charged with civil disorder after assaulting Portland police officer
Two self-described “Boogaloo Bois” charged with attempting to provide material support to Hamas
September 7
FBI San Diego statement regarding 9/5/2020 incident in Downtown San Diego
September 8
Three Portlanders charged with civil disorder after assaulting local police officers
Six facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests throughout South Carolina
Erie man facing federal charges for actions during May 30, 2020 Erie protest
September 9
Council Bluffs man charged with being in possession of Molotov cocktail during recent Omaha protests
Portland resident charged with civil disorder after punching local police officer
September 10
September 11
FBI releases statement on misinformation related to wildfires
Man who brandished assault rifle at protest pleads guilty
September 16
Portland man charged in June 26, 2020 arson at Portland Police Bureau North Precinct
September 17
September 21
September 22
September 24
Over 300 people facing federal charges for crimes committed during nationwide demonstrations
Investigators seeking suspect identities from August arsons
September 25
Feds charge man for placing Louisville police helicopter at risk
United States Attorney statement regarding ongoing violence in Portland
September 28
Oregon resident accused of interfering with police making arrests during civil disorder in Portland
September 30
Statement regarding deputation of state and local law enforcement officers (Portland)
October 1
Worcester man indicted on charges of civil disorder and possession of an unregistered firearm
October 5
Man charged with attempted arson during civil unrest in Madison in June
October 9
Federal indictment charges man with using explosive device to damage suburban Chicago restaurant
Portland resident accused of civil disorder
October 15
October 20
Portland man accused of illegal possession of body armor
October 21
Portland man accused of civil disorder
October 23
Self-described member of “Boogaloo Bois” charged with riot
October 26
Hillsboro Oregon resident charged with assaulting a deputized Portland police officer
October 28
October 29
October 30
Cedar Rapids man indicted for unlawful possession of an AR-15 assault rifle at Iowa City protest
November 3
Two arrested for arson on Chase Bank building during violent May protest in La Mesa
November 6
February 2, 2021
Champaign Man Pleads Guilty to Inciting Riot
February 4
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers with a Firearm During Civil Disorder in Boston
February 5
Providence Man Indicted for Torching a Providence Police Cruiser During June 2020 Riots
February 26
West Philadelphia Lowe’s Arsonist Indicted for Blaze Set During May 2020 Civil Unrest
March 10
Man Who Brandished Assault Rifle at Black Lives Matter Protest Sentenced to 46 Months
Rioter from May 30 Seattle civil unrest pleads guilty to arson and possession of a stolen firearm
March 17
Cranston Man to Plead Guilty to Torching Police Cruiser During June 2020 Riots
March 19
March 29
Edmonds, Washington, man sentenced to prison for “Molotov Cocktail” attacks at May 30, 2020, protest
April 5
April 20
Statement of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the Verdict in the Chauvin Trial
Statement by Portland FBI Special Agent in Charge Kieran L. Ramsey to Oregonians
April 21
April 28
May 7
Man Indicted for Shooting Gun on Federal Property During the May 2020 Protest
May 10
Fourth Defendant Pleads Guilty To Damaging U.S. Courthouse During May 2020 Protest In Las Vegas
May 11
Federal Jury Finds Man Guilty of Possessing Molotov Cocktails at La Mesa Protest
May 19
Mercer County Man Admits Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During Civil Disorder
May 24
May 27
Two Men Charged for Arson of Pennsylvania State Police Vehicle During May 2020 Civil Unrest
May 28
June 1
Indianapolis Man Faces Federal Charges for Violent Conduct during Portland Riots
June 2
June 8
June 9
Former Seattle resident pleads guilty to arson at Seattle Police East Precinct
June 28
June 29
Hendersonville Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Arson Charges In Connection To Metro Courthouse Fire
July 22
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Pittsburgh Police during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest
July 29
August 4
Former Erie Resident Pleads to Throwing Explosive Devices at Police During May 30, 2020 Riots
August 9
August 10
August 13
Man Sentenced to 33 months in Prison for Possessing Molotov Cocktails at La Mesa Protest
August 20
Marion Man Sentenced for Burning Cross on Front Yard of African American Family in June 2020
August 26
Patton Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for Role in May 2020 Salt Lake City Civil Unrest
September 23
September 30
Self-Described Member of “Boogaloo Bois” Pleads Guilty to Riot
October 6
October 27
November 12
Records Concerning the Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement Personnel to Protests in the Summer of 2020 : Interim response, June 3, 2020 (FOIA release)
November 15
ICE FOIA Black Lives Matter Protests Unredacted (via Jason Leopold)
December 7
Sheraden Man Sentenced for Obstructing Pittsburgh Police during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest
December 9
Self-Proclaimed Boogaloo Bois Member Sentenced for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
December 14
Carnegie Man Sentenced for Obstructing Pittsburgh Police during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest
December 15
December 21
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Pittsburgh Police During May 30, 2020 Protest
2022
January 13
Local Man Sentenced for Obstructing Police During May 30, 2020, Pittsburgh Protest
February 5
FBI used geofence warrant in Seattle after BLM protest attack, new documents show (via The Verge, with source documents)
February 7
Records Concerning Summer 2020 Protests Following the Death of George Floyd, Interim Response: June 2, 2020 - July 2, 2020 (FOIA release; revision released 3/1/22)
February 22
March 1
Records Concerning Summer 2020 Protests Following the Death of George Floyd, Interim Response: June 2, 2020 - July 2, 2020 (FOIA release, revised from 2/7/22)
March 2
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Police during May 20, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest
March 25
Three Men Plead Guilty To Setting Fire To Police Vehicle During May 2020 Protest In Las Vegas
April 5
Self-Described Member of “Boogaloo Bois” Sentenced to Prison for Riot Conviction
April 13
Justice Department Announces Civil Settlement in Lafayette Square Cases (with revised USPP policy)
April 27
May 10
Man Sentenced to More Than a Year in Federal Prison for Inciting Rioting in Downtown Chicago
May 25
Man Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Throwing Incendiary Device at Police in Chicago Suburb
June 8
June 13
Records Concerning the Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement Personnel to Protests in the Summer of 2020 : Interim response, June 1, 2020 (FOIA release)
June 21
June 23
Worcester Man Sentenced for Civil Disorder and Unlawful Possession of Molotov Cocktail
July 7
July 14
Rioter Sentenced to Federal Prison for Torching Providence Police Cruiser
July 21
July 27
August 4
August 9
St. Louis woman sentenced to 27 months in prison for arson attempts during protests
August 17
Rochester Man Going To Prison For Rioting During Rochester Civil Unrest In May 2020
September 1
Records Concerning the Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement Personnel to Protests in the Summer of 2020 : Interim response, June 2, 2020 - June 4, 2020 (FOIA release)
September 14
Records Concerning Summer 2020 Protests Following the Death of George Floyd : Interim response, July 11, 2020 - July 26, 2020 (FOIA release)
2023
January 10
January 12
Local Man Sentenced for Obstructing Pittsburgh Police during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest
April 19
May 10
May 17
May 25
May 30
May 31
June 6
June 16
Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Minneapolis Police Department and the City of Minneapolis (DOJ; see also report | remarks by Attorney General | AAG Gupta | AAG Clark)
July 10
August 9
August 22
October 14
