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January 6, 2021 attack
Coverage of January 6, 2021 attack in the Nexus archive.
- Judge grants DoJ bid to dismiss January 6 cases against rightwing Oath Keepers
A US judge granted the justice department’s request to dismiss cases against members of the rightwing Oath Keepers militia involved in the January 6 2021 Capitol attack. The ruling vacates convictions of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and others for seditious conspiracy related to efforts to block the 2020 election power transfer.
- Trump defends massive settlement for ‘great American Patriots’ of Jan. 6, attacks GOP senators
President Donald Trump defended his $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund, claiming it compensates individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Two Republican senators withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee until the fund is formally ended, citing concerns over its continuation.