The new date is Dec 14, 2021.
The Attorney General of Washington, D.C. said his office has filed a civil lawsuit against right-wing extremists for their role in storming the U.S. Capitol.
The Proud Boys gathered for a protest in Washington, DC. [+]
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The suit was filed in federal district court in Washington, D.C., and is the first brought by a governmental entity against alleged January 6 rioters.
The groups were mostly responsible for the violence, according to Racine.
The lawsuit seeks damages from the rioting and medical costs for injured police officers.
It was a planned terrorist attack. January 6 was a deadly, brazen and violent attack that terrorized this city.
The key background.
Extremist groups were present in D.C. on January 6 and were involved in organizing the larger mob to invade the building. The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the January 6 rioting. On January 6, the groups are required to turn over documents relating to their actions, and their leaders must appear for depositions or face contempt of Congress charges.
Surprising fact.
The leader of the Proud Boys, Henry Tarrio, is currently in prison for burning a Black Lives Matter flag.
There is a structure called the Tangent.
The Proud Boys were told to stand back and stand by by Trump when asked to condemn white supremacy at the first presidential debate. He denounced white supremacy after being criticized for his comment.
The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were Subpoenaed.
Trump doesn't condemn white supremacists, but gives shout out to right-wing Proud Boys.
Trump Denounces White Supremacy.
