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Supreme Court to Rule on Jan. 6 Rioters, Potential Impact on Trump Trial and 2022 Elections

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Washington, D.C. – Following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, federal prosecutors faced the challenging task of determining the charges to bring against the hundreds of individuals involved in the pro-Trump mob that disrupted the certification of a presidential election for the first time in U.S. history. In over 350 cases, federal prosecutors included a federal charge with a maximum penalty of 20 years, a provision introduced as part of a …

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Post-Trump rally protests gain momentum outside DC jail as support grows for Capitol rioters with a new President

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Washington DC – Every night, a group of demonstrators gathers outside the Washington DC Central Jail to voice their opposition to the US justice system. This vigil has continued since August 2022, enduring harsh weather conditions from winter chill to spring showers. The protesters convene in front of the jail’s red-brick buildings, advocating for the fair treatment of the accused or convicted individuals connected to the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. In recent months, the …

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Paris to deploy 40,000 officers to suppress rioting

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The French government is taking action to address the violent riots that have erupted in Paris after the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old. In response, the government has announced plans to deploy 40,000 police officers and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for vandalism and looting. The violence has resulted in numerous injuries to police officers and extensive damage to public buildings. Following two nights of violence in Paris, the French government is preparing to crack …

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