What are people being charged with at the Capitol?

Many have been charged with assault on law enforcement officers; “violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol ground”; trespassing; disrupting Congress; theft or other property crimes; weapons offenses; making threats; and conspiracy.

What do you do about that pit in your stomach in this terrifying American moment?

Take a break If you’re having a visceral reaction to watching or reading the news – that pit in your stomach, for example – consider shutting down. Take a walk‌. Read a book. “You should take breaks from watching the news, especially now because what we’re seeing are the same images over and over again,” Wright said.

What is a personal recognizance?

Primary tabs. Own recognizance (OR), also called personal recognizance, means a release, without the requirement of a posting bail, based on a written promise by the defendant to appear in court when required to do so.

Who is Lonnie Coffman?

Lonnie Leroy Coffman, 71, of Falkville, Ala., admitted to one federal count of possessing an unregistered firearm or destructive device — the molotov cocktails — and one D.C. count of carrying a pistol without a license.

How do you deal with news?

5 Ways to Cope With the News

1. Avoid triggering topics in the news. When a personal connection exists within the news, it can heighten the stress that you feel.
2. Limit your news consumption.
3. Be cognizant of your social media use.
4. Practice good stress management.
5. Understand that it’s normal.

What is cash bond?

Cash Bonds For a cash bond, the principal passes cash to a third party. This money is held in reserve until the principal performs the services or delivers the goods satisfactorily to the obligee. The disadvantage is the requirement to have the amount of the bond available in cash.

Why does the news stress me out?

Consuming the news can activate the sympathetic nervous system, which causes your body to release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Then, when a crisis is happening, and we are experiencing this stress response more frequently, Miller says physical symptoms may arise.

How can we avoid negative news?

How can we establish a healthy and balanced news intake?

1. #1 Set time away from your phone. If there is a really important story breaking, you will likely hear about it from a friend.
2. #2 Unfollow news pages on social media.
3. #3 Disable news app notifications.
4. #4 Set time limits.
5. #5 Actively avoid breaking news.