Staff Reports
A group of House Republicans are calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to hand over a detailed report of all the criminal cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The representatives, including Chip Roy, Andy Biggs, and Thomas Massie, are not satisfied with the information provided by the Justice Department so far. They want a briefing on the cases by June 17th.
The lawmakers are not happy with the way the DOJ has handled the cases, particularly criticizing the department for allegedly overcharging some of the defendants. They want more information about the individuals prosecuted, the specific charges against them, the sentencing, and how they compare to non-Jan. 6 defendants.
The house GOP should do their jobs instead of interfering with J6 investigationshttps://t.co/Wjb18vxSCW
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The representatives also want to know how the Jan. 6 sentences compare to those in cases not related to Jan. 6, such as the reported plea agreements in the Portland riots of 2020. They are also concerned about the alleged use of excessive force in arresting Jan. 6 defendants, specifically mentioning the case of retirees Lora DeWolfe and Darrel Kennemer, whose home was raided by the FBI.
In their letter, the lawmakers hint at a possible involvement of the FBI in the events of Jan. 6, stating that investigations have pointed to the FBI’s potential role in facilitating the events. The treatment of Jan. 6 defendants has become a significant issue for many Republican lawmakers, with some even suggesting that former President Donald Trump could pardon some defendants if he is reelected
