North Coast Rep. Jared Huffman will be holding a virtual town hall to provide a report on the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol and Congress next Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, members of Congress were evacuated as a mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol and Congress destroying property, breaking into offices and ultimately halting the certification of the electoral college results.

The riot has since left five dead, including one Capitol police officer.

According to the New York Times, the rioters marched to the Capitol at the president's urging after he addressed the crowd near the White House, saying, “We will never give up. We will never concede. It doesn’t happen.”

While under lockdown, Rep. Huffman began tweeting and called for the criminal prosecution of the president for sedition, saying “this has gone too far."

Next Tuesday's virtual town hall aims to address the 25th Amendment, articles of impeachment, Capitol Police readiness, holding rioters and those who incited violence accountable as well as ways to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

Humboldt County residents can watch the town hall on Facebook, Access Humboldt on EDUC8, Suddenlink Cable Channel 8, KZZH, and streaming live here.

Read the full press release below.

Rep. Huffman to Host Virtual Town Hall on Capitol Riots

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PST, Congressman Jared Huffman will hold a virtual town hall to respond to questions and provide a report on the Wednesday, January 6 assault on the Capitol and Congress during the certification of the electoral college results. Topics will include the 25th Amendment, articles of impeachment, Capitol Police readiness, holding rioters and those who incited violence accountable, as well as ways to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

Participants are encouraged to ask questions in the Facebook video comments section during the events for a chance to have their question read aloud and answered live. They can also submit their questions in advance to [email protected].

Reporters and media outlets interested in covering or broadcasting the event should reach out to Mary Hurrell at [email protected].

Event Details:

When: Tuesday, January 12, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

Who: Congressman Jared Huffman

Where: (This is a partial list.)

· Facebook.com/RepHuffman

· Marin TV Education Channel (Comcast Ch 30 and AT&T Ch 99) and streaming online at https://cmcm.tv/30

· KPCA: Comcast channel 26 and U-verse 99 in Petaluma service area, and on radio at 103.3FM and streaming at kpca.fm.

· Live on Mendocino County Public Broadcasting, KZYX 90.7FM Philo, KZYZ 91.5FM Willits and Ukiah, and 88.1FM Fort Bragg.

· Access Humboldt on EDUC8, Suddenlink Cable Channel 8, KZZH, and streaming live at https://www.accesshumboldt.net/live-stream.

Please be advised that this is a virtual event; members of the press and public should not attempt to meet in person with the Congressman and his guests.