DOJ seeks to purge 12 Capitol riot convictions from records
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The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to overturn the seditious conspiracy convictions of 12 defendants linked to the January 6 Capitol riot, arguing that dismissing the case is in the interests of justice. Trump pardoned or commuted more than 1,500 rioters, but the convictions could be erased only if the court approves, a move seen as a symbolic win for Trump. Notable figures discussed include Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders, with a filing deadline of April 17 for expungement requests.
- US justice department seeks to throw out Capitol riot convictions bbc.com
- Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters NPR
- Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists The New York Times
- US DoJ files for overturning January 6 convictions for far-right groups’ members The Guardian
- Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictions CNN
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