Online Sleuths Relentlessly Track Down Jan. 6 Insurrectionists

The transcript discusses the role of online sleuths in identifying rioters from the January 6th Capitol event. These volunteers, often from diverse backgrounds, collaborated with the FBI by analyzing social media content. Despite facing risks, they contributed significantly to the identification and arrest of suspects. The FBI continues to seek public assistance, using advanced technologies like facial recognition and geofence warrants. Concerns about misidentification exist, but the value of these efforts is recognized, with some volunteers transitioning into professional roles.

What was the primary mission of the online sleuths after January 6th?

• To create viral social media content

• To identify rioters involved in the Capitol event

• To promote retro T-shirts

• To organize protests

Who were some of the people that helped identify the Capitol rioters?

• Politicians

• Only law enforcement officers

• People with expertise in retro T-shirts and sneakers

• Professional detectives

What is a significant risk faced by online sleuths helping the FBI?

• Losing their jobs

• Being targeted for online attacks

• Receiving no payment

• Getting arrested

How many people have been arrested in connection with the January 6th event, according to federal attorneys?

• Over 725

• Over 500

• Over 1000

• Over 250

What technology is the FBI using to process the visual data from the Capitol event?

• Drone surveillance

• Virtual reality

• Facial recognition technology

• Satellite imagery

What is a geofence warrant used for in the investigation?

• To access bank records

• To monitor phone calls

• To create a virtual perimeter for data collection

• To track social media activity

What concern do extremism experts have regarding the insurrectionist ideology?

• It is growing in the US

• It is declining rapidly

• It is only present in Europe

• It has been completely eradicated