Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
The Justice Department has removed news releases related to defendants from the January 6 Capitol riot from its website. This action has raised questions about transparency and the handling of information regarding the events of that day. Critics argue that this move could hinder public understanding of the ongoing legal proceedings against those involved.
- ▪The Justice Department has scrubbed its website of news releases about January 6 defendants.
- ▪This decision has sparked concerns regarding transparency in the legal process.
- ▪The removal of these releases may affect public awareness of the ongoing cases related to the Capitol riot.
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Trump’s Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants 1 of 3 | Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) Read More 2 of 3 | Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) Read More 3 of 3 | Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) Read More Trump’s Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants 1 of 3 | Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) Read More 1 of 3 Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
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