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In reply to the discussion: Crime and Punishment: Insurrection Day's Most Wanted, Pt. 34 [View all]
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(29,080 posts)22. Acting Capitol Police chief declines to testify at Jan. 6 hearing
Pittman's alleged refusal to testify is likely to draw the ire of members of Congress investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection as pressure mounts on the agency to reform. Pittman's tenure has come under increased scrutiny after two Senate committees released a report detailing security failures leading up to and during the attack — particularly in the intelligence division that Pittman had commanded at the time.
The Capitol Police's union called on Pittman to resign after the release of the report, calling on "those most responsible, including Acting Chief Pittman" to "step aside for the good of the department."
Tuesday's hearing, aimed at answering unanswered questions about the insurrection, will also include testimony from top officials involved in the law enforcement and military response on Jan. 6. FBI Director Christopher Wray, General Charles Flynn, and Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt are all set to testify.
The Capitol Police's union called on Pittman to resign after the release of the report, calling on "those most responsible, including Acting Chief Pittman" to "step aside for the good of the department."
Tuesday's hearing, aimed at answering unanswered questions about the insurrection, will also include testimony from top officials involved in the law enforcement and military response on Jan. 6. FBI Director Christopher Wray, General Charles Flynn, and Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt are all set to testify.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/06/14/capitol-police-chief-declines-testify-494380
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