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By the numbers — Thursday, August 6

Compiled Aug 6

67
deaths

Number of people killed in the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision between an airliner and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.

Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

3 minutes
lift time

Marine One pilot's advance notice to the tower before takeoff.

Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

1,200+
people convicted of Jan. 6 crimes

across the United States

Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

200
people who pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement

among Jan. 6 defendants

Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

In their words

Marine One flights are piloted by some of the best aviators in the world, and at no point was the President in harm’s way.

Kush Desai, White House spokesperson · Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

asks to absolve these Defendants of crimes against the United States itself

Amit Mehta, U.S. District Judge · Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case