U.S. police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block payouts from Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 riot have filed a lawsuit to block payouts from a new fund established for victims of politically motivated prosecutions. The officers argue that the fund, created by former President Trump, is illegal and encourages violence by insurrectionists. They claim it poses an increased danger to them and others who testified about the events of that day.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges and former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn.
- ▪The fund is part of a settlement from Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and is intended to compensate those mistreated by previous administrations.
- ▪The officers argue that the fund is a corrupt scheme that violates the Constitution and federal law.
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Open this photo in gallery:Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. More than 100 police officers were injured during the riot.John Minchillo/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTwo police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters sued on Wednesday to block anyone – including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters – from receiving payouts from a new US$1.776-billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.The officers’ attorneys filed the federal lawsuit a day after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the fund’s creation during a congressional hearing.
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