J6 Defendant Who Attacked Police Suing Cops For Excessive Force

We've all seen Donald Trump, the man who incited the attack on our Capitol, try to claim that the Jan. 6 defendants are "hostages." Sure thing, buddy. When it all unfolded live on TV, we witnessed the mayhem. We also witnessed the police not using the force they would have if the crowd were filled with unarmed Black men. And yet, they were so close to stopping the peaceful transition of power as they beat the police with flagpoles. Or, as Republicans call it, a sightseeing trip.

Via the Department of Justice:

Arrests made: More than 1,265 defendants have been charged in nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (This includes those charged in both District and Superior Court).

Criminal charges:

Approximately 452 defendants have been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers or employees, including approximately 123 individuals who have been charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.
Approximately 140 police officers were assaulted on Jan. 6 at the Capitol, including about 80 from the U.S. Capitol Police and about 60 from the Metropolitan Police Department.

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