"The lectern and a gavel that was reported missing were recovered undamaged,

[TomDaisy]

The Washington Post reported, citing a spokesperson for the Committee on House Administration."

This is Speaker Pelosi's lectern.


Just putting this up because this is the first time I have seen this reported and I've been looking for the answer.


https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/adam-johnson-arrest-nancy-pelosi-lectern-capitol-riot/67-756aa161-5e72-4f30-a5a0-bbc2265bd209?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

[North Shore Chicago]

1. Good!

I initially thought good, but then would Madam Speaker really want these back? like nothing happened?

Maybe she will decide to replace instead. She could auction them off and donate the money to new democrats who will be running for office, or numerous other noble causes.

[judesedit]

11. Unless they're damaged, she should keep the originals. It's like saying "Ha, ha. We're moving on

as if you were a just another nasty blip in history". Of course, a few changes in security personnel and added safe guards are necessary. But, it will look like she's not letting their break-in or theft sway her intentions or focus one iota. It's back to business as usual with even more determination.

Although, if she does decide to get rid of the articles, you have a good idea there.

[efhmc]

2. Great.

[Bluethroughu]

3. Great arrest them for everything that happened at that

Capital building.

Look, there is no reaching across the isle to domestic terrorists, that tried at a failed insurrection. In prison they can get educated on what that means.

[kacekwl]

4. Where was it found ? The

story doesn't say.

[TomDaisy]

5. I'll keep looking. I want to know as well.

[TomDaisy]

6. I'm paywall-blocked at the Washington Post

[csziggy]

13. Washington Post article excerpt

The Capitol mob desecrated a historical workplace — and left behind some disturbing artifacts
By Maura Judkis and Ellen McCarthy
Jan. 8, 2021 at 7:17 p.m. EST



A Florida man in a ski cap made off with the House speaker’s lectern. A photograph of the man with his quarry quickly became iconic, a symbol of the mob’s audacity in taking what they wanted without bothering to hide their identities. (The Bradenton [Fla.] Herald later identified the man as 36-year-old Adam Christian Johnson, a furniture maker and stay-at-home dad.) A listing for the lectern briefly appeared on eBay, commanding bids of at least $56,000 before it was taken down. (“Stolen items are illegal and not allowed on eBay,” a company spokeswoman said in an email.) The postings were a hoax: The lectern, as well as a gavel, were recovered undamaged, reported the spokesperson for the Committee on House Administration.

The Antiquities Trafficking and Heritage Anthropology Research (ATHAR) Project kept a lookout online for rioters’ stolen “souvenirs.” Katie Paul, the group’s co-director, says she saw postings for the lectern on Facebook Marketplace, where the sale of stolen goods is prohibited.

“Especially with federal charges coming, people are likely going to want to get this material out of their possession,” says Paul. “But it also is going to be worth money, particularly since it’s now from a historical event.”

More: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-capitol-mob-desecrated-a-historical-workplace--and-left-behind-some-disturbing-artifacts/2021/01/08/e67b3c88-51d1-11eb-83e3-322644d82356_story.html

[TomDaisy]

14. thanks!

[moof]

7. Display them in the capitol for the rest of time

with an appropriate explanation of what happened as reminder of what can happen when lies and liars are tolerated.

[Akacia]

15. i agree.

[AnnaLee]

8. As one of his last middle finger to the nation,

As one of his last middle finger to the nation, Trump will pardon all of the participants in the insurgency. No way to stop it quick enough if the VP won't help.

[Demovictory9]

9. stay at home dad with 5 kids.. nice example for the kids

[onethatcares]

10. nothing to do but

laundry and dishes while listening to hate radio.

I wonder how long it will be til the kids start the "when is daddy coming home" chant.

My other thoughts run to what does his wife think? Was daddy going through a phase or were daddy and mommy in the same club?

They'd both be prosecuted if a few joints were involved.

[Bradshaw3]

12. I doubted the idiot was going to take the lectern outside

I mean I know they are dumb, but ... plus too heavy and they don't look like the most fit people around.

[jeffreyi]

16. Good.

I know it's just a "thing", but that particular action absolutely did me in. I hope that sumbitch goes to prison for years.