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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCapitol Police officer told units to only look for anti-Trump 'troublemakers' on January 6th.
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https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/21/capitol-officer-investigated-antitrump-protestors-484048
Lofgren: Capitol Police official being investigated for directions to pursue only 'anti-Trump' protesters Jan. 6
An investigation found an official's radio transmission to "all outside units' attention" that they should not be "looking for any pro-Trump in the crowd," according to Lofgren.
Bolton said he had yet to review the reports of investigations into the conduct of about three dozen officers on Jan. 6, many of which are ongoing.
A committee aide declined to disclose additional details from the investigation but emphasized that Lofgren's panel "is recently in receipt of new documents and emails related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, including materials which brought to light these issues the Chair asked the (inspector general) about today. The committee is continuing to review those documents and emails and intends to review the relevant recorded audio when it is available."
It's the first insight into the basis for any of the ongoing investigations into Capitol Police officials. Lofgren didn't identify the officer. The Capitol Police have acknowledged the ongoing investigations including the fact that six officers were suspended for their particular actions but have provided no updates since they began months ago.
Many Democratic lawmakers expressed alarm after the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob that some of the Capitol Police officers appeared to either wave the crowd through or pose for selfies with them. The reality has been more complex. About 138 Capitol Police and DC police officers were assaulted on Jan. 6, some receiving severe injuries. One died hours later of apparent strokes and two took their own lives in the days and weeks after the attack.
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Lovie777
(11,992 posts)January 6, 2021 was planned. Their goal, to hunt down and kill as well as taking over the government for shithole. I have no doubt on that. Majority of the republicans in congress are traitors.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)Cha
(295,926 posts)you fucking Magat Idiot.
How did that work out for you and the Capitol Police?
obamanut2012
(25,911 posts)And, they were on their side. That's the meaning of that command.
Cha
(295,926 posts)RockRaven
(14,784 posts)Seditious conspiracy from within the Capitol Police, or just incompetence? Or, why not both?
Escurumbele
(3,340 posts)Whoever gave that command should be indicted for treason.
OAITW r.2.0
(23,862 posts)right up to the top of the food=chain. An order clearly meant to help the Insurrection to succeed.
Hekate
(90,202 posts)uponit7771
(90,225 posts)... we want to know who ordered such things at the field level.
1/6 was a start
Boomerproud
(7,889 posts)I turned 65 yesterday. Resolution anyone.? Anyone asking me about my cynicism (no one will) can expect an earful.
uponit7771
(90,225 posts)spanone
(135,636 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,632 posts)uponit7771
(90,225 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,632 posts)uponit7771
(90,225 posts)monkeyman1
(5,109 posts)Butterflylady
(3,523 posts)I think a lot of us here have.
raging moderate
(4,281 posts)Brian Sicknick certainly looked to be young, fit, and healthy enough to render this verdict highly suspicious.
niyad
(112,435 posts)Botany
(70,291 posts)Expose and prosecute the traitors. Including Trump, Rudy, and ....
BobTheSubgenius
(11,535 posts)Look at the things they already believe...and the things they disbelieve. It's Bizarro World over there.