DOJ official told GOP ally that big payouts were coming for Jan. 6 defendants
A Justice Department official predicted significant financial payouts for defendants involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This prediction came months before the announcement of a $1.776 billion fund aimed at compensating those who claim to have suffered from government actions. The fund is part of a settlement related to a lawsuit filed by former President Trump against the IRS and other entities.
- ▪Ed Martin predicted that the Justice Department would provide millions to January 6 defendants, estimating around $40 million.
- ▪The Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion fund to compensate those who suffered from what they termed 'weaponization and lawfare.'
- ▪The fund was established as part of a settlement agreement following a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the IRS.
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EXCLUSIVEJustice DepartmentJustice DepartmentDOJ official told GOP ally that big payouts were coming for Jan. 6 defendantsMonths before the $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund was announced, Ed Martin predicted Capitol rioters would get millions, even if it took until 2028, two people told NBC News. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Supporters of President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Jose Luis Magana / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 5:43 PM EDTBy Ryan J.
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