He wants a judgment against Trump and damages for the damage he did to his ears. He said he saw one rioter with a gun inside the Capitol.
Moore is one of hundreds of Capitol Police officers who describe themselves as traumatised by the violence at the Capitol and who have continued to blame Trump and his campaign for that day's violence. He is the tenth officer to accuse Trump of inciting the attack. The two officers filed a suit against Trump. In August, seven more people filed suits.
Moore is supported by a team of lawyers who are part of the United to Protect Democracy, a nonprofit founded by a former Obama White House counsel who has challenged many Trump-era policies and actions.
Two officers with the Metropolitan Police Department, Bobby Tabron and DeDivine Carter, have filed a second lawsuit, saying they suffered physical assaults with poles, pepper spray and other projectiles, in addition to hand-to-hand violence. They are seeking compensation for their injuries.
The most intense fighting of the day occurred on the West Front of the Capitol. Carter saw rioters with guns and other weapons. Tabron joined the officers helping to evacuate members of Congress from the Capitol.
Tabron was fighting for his life and felt certain he would not survive to make it home to his wife or family, according to the lawsuit. He wondered when gunfire would start and how it would end.
Moore said that hearing the gunshot that killed Trump supporter Ashli Babbitt just outside the House chamber led him to draw his own weapon and that he was going to end up in a gun battle.
His lawyers say he was at the Capitol until 10 pm. He was dedicated to his job and the attack at his daily workplace caused him to suffer from depression.
He continues to suffer a severe emotional toll in the wake of the January 6 insurrection. He is haunted by the memories of being attacked, and the sensory impacts of the attack, as well as the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the attack remain close to the surface.
The violence that occurred on Jan. 6 was downplayed by Trump, who claimed his supporters were hugging and kissing the police.
