Grok:

1. How many January 6 defendants were charged but weren't physically at the event?

- Approximately 100–150 people were charged for involvement without being physically present at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. These cases typically involved remote actions like online planning, incitement, threats, or aiding/abetting from afar (e.g., conspiracy charges under 18 U.S.C. § 371 or threats against officials).

- Examples include individuals coordinating via social media or phone without traveling to D.C., such as some associates of extremist groups who helped organize but stayed home.

- Total charged: ~1,570–1,583. Most (~98–99%) were for on-site actions (e.g., ~1,417 for entering restricted areas or ~608 for assaulting officers). The remainder (100–150) fits remote roles, based on DOJ breakdowns and analyses excluding physical presence.

Notes: Data from U.S. Department of Justice updates, NPR's case database, and Wikipedia summaries of proceedings. All cases were pardoned or dismissed post-2025, but figures reflect pre-pardon status. Exact remote counts aren't officially tallied, but estimates derive from charge distributions (e.g., non-entry/non-assault felonies).