Washington DC sues extremist groups over 6 January attack on US Capitol

Protestors on the steps of the Capitol on 6 January 2021 Image: Alamy Stock Photo Protestors on the steps of the Capitol on 6 January 2021 Image: Alamy Stock Photo THE WASHINGTON DC city government has filed suit against two right-wing extremist groups for their role in the violent 6 January attack on the US Capitol by supporters of president Donald Trump.

The suit taps into a 19th century law – used originally to take on the violent racist Ku Klux Klan – which focuses on conspiracy to deprive others of their constitutional rights. “We specifically allege that these vigilantes, insurrectionists, and masters of a lawless mob, conspired against the District of Columbia, its law enforcement officers, and residents by planning, promoting and participating in the violent attack on the United States Capitol,” he said.

Congressional investigators are now trying to determine whether Trump and the White House may have fomented the Capitol assault.

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