Summary

The Justice Department is accelerating efforts to arrest the most violent Jan. 6 rioters, particularly those who committed felonies against law enforcement, ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Trump has vowed to pardon some rioters, calling them “patriots” and “political prisoners.”

Prosecutors are instructed to expedite cases, emphasizing the need for justice for victims, primarily police officers who faced severe assaults.

Many prosecutors and victims, like retired Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, express dismay at the prospect of pardons, fearing it undermines accountability for the violence at the Capitol.

  • @RagingRobot
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    1913 days ago

    Crimes are ok now. I’m planning a few myself

    • @AngryRobot
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      312 days ago

      Man, I’ve been watching people in movies kill Nazis my whole life. I will resist.

    • @[email protected]
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      312 days ago

      Just make sure that A: the victims of your crimes are women or minorities and B: you’re a rich white man

    • @Lennny
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      212 days ago

      Don’t pay your bills. Paying bills is for losers. Winners default!