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In reply to the discussion: Why were Capitol rioters allowed to leave a murder crime scene? [View all]Kid Berwyn
(24,028 posts)PBS, Jan 13, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) The FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last weeks breach of the U.S. Capitol about the potential for extremist-driven violence, U.S. officials said, contradicting earlier statements that they were caught off guard by the assault by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Nearly a week after the riot, officials said they were combing through mountains of evidence and vowed to aggressively seek out those who perpetrated the brazen attack on the U.S. Capitol. Though most of the charges brought so far have been misdemeanors, acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said Tuesday the Justice Department was considering bringing sedition charges against some of the rioters, effectively accusing them of attempting to overthrow or defeat the government.
This is only the beginning, Sherwin said. Were going to focus on the most significant charges as a deterrent because, regardless of it was just a trespass in the Capitol or if someone planted a pipe bomb, you will be charged and you will be found.
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The statements by FBI and Justice Department officials on Tuesday were intended as both a defense of federal law enforcement preparations before the deadly riot and as a warning to participants. But they also raised new questions about the coordination across agencies for the Jan. 6 riot, which was sparked by Trumps calls for his supporters to fight Congress vote confirming President-elect Joe Bidens victory.
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fbi-says-it-warned-about-possible-violence-ahead-of-u-s-capitol-riot
The FBI warning about the coming storm got lost. So, maybe the same thing happened to the memo reserving the paddy wagons. Coincidence like.