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politics2 days ago

GOP Senator Slams DOJ's Anti-Weaponization Fund as a 'Payout Pot for Pun ks'

Sen. Thom Tillis blasted the DOJ's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund on CNN, calling it 'stupid on stilts' and a 'payout pot for punks,' arguing relief should go to warfare victims rather than those convicted of crimes. The fund would compensate people who say they were targeted for political prosecutions and is tied to a Trump-IRS settlement over leaked tax returns; it has drawn bipartisan opposition and bills to block it, with lawmakers like Fitzpatrick and Suozzi pushing back and even McConnell condemning the idea. Tillis also criticized Iran deal terms, saying the administration's posture doesn’t make sense.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#capitol-riot#department-of-justice
Capitol Officers Sue to Block $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund for Rioters
politics6 days ago

Capitol Officers Sue to Block $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund for Rioters

Two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 filed suit to stop the federal government’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, calling it a taxpayer‑funded slush fund to reward insurrectionists. The fund would be overseen by five commissioners appointed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, would allow claims from those harmed, and operate with limited public scrutiny; payouts to rioters are not guaranteed. The officers argue the setup could incentivize violence, while supporters say it could provide redress for victims.

via NBC News|
#anti-weaponization-fund#capitol-riot#insurrectionists
Judge compares jail treatment of press-dinner gunman to Capitol riot detainees
politics21 days ago

Judge compares jail treatment of press-dinner gunman to Capitol riot detainees

At a Monday hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui criticized the DC jail’s handling of Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, saying his suicide watch and heavy restraints were worse than how January 6 defendants were treated; he apologized to Allen and ordered the jail to inform him of housing decisions as Allen awaits pretrial charges including attempted assassination of the president.

via CNN|
#capitol-riot#gun-violence#jail-conditions
DOJ seeks to purge 12 Capitol riot convictions from records
politics1 month ago

DOJ seeks to purge 12 Capitol riot convictions from records

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.

via bbc.com|
#capitol-riot#doj#politics
Beaten Jan. 6 Officer interrupts hearing to rebuke GOP lawmaker
politics4 months ago

Beaten Jan. 6 Officer interrupts hearing to rebuke GOP lawmaker

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, beaten Jan. 6 officer Michael Fanone interrupted Republican Rep. Troy Nehls as he tried to shift blame for the January 6 riot to Capitol Police leadership. Fanone’s retort followed Nehls’s remarks, while fellow officers in attendance listened as Jack Smith testified about accountability and threats to democracy, underscoring the ongoing debate over responsibility for the Capitol attack.

via CNN|
#capitol-riot#jack-smith#january-6
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains in Custody Pending Trial
law4 months ago

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains in Custody Pending Trial

A federal judge denied bail for Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs outside DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot, citing public safety concerns and the potential for devastating consequences if his actions had succeeded. Cole, who confessed to the bombings and expressed intent to target political parties due to beliefs about the 2020 election, faces significant prison time if convicted. His defense argued he posed no danger due to his lack of criminal history and living situation, but the judge emphasized the risk of impulsive conduct.

via Yahoo|
#capitol-riot#january-6#law