Pardoned January 6 Rioters Sue US Government for Millions
Nearly 200 individuals granted clemency by Donald Trump for the January 6 Capitol riot are suing the US government for alleged mistreatment.
Donald Trump granted clemency to nearly 200 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot. These individuals are now suing the US government for millions of dollars in compensation, alleging they were mistreated by federal agents, prosecutors, and prison officials.
The group of plaintiffs includes dozens of people who were previously convicted of impeding or assaulting law enforcement officers. The lawsuits follow the events of January 6, when protesters attacked police guarding the Capitol with flagpoles and bear spray while Congress worked to certify the 2020 election results.
