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What Next: How to Catch an Insurrectionist

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Identifying Insurrectionists through Online Sleuthing

This chapter explores the use of raw images and online videos to identify individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection on the US Capitol. It discusses the methods used by open-source researchers and online sleuths to collect and analyze the images, including the use of facial recognition technology. The chapter highlights the successes and challenges faced by the investigators and their frustration with the lack of updates on ongoing investigations.

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