Jan. 6 Officers Say 'History Will Record This Betrayal' After DOJ Erases Convictions
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 12:47 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Police officers who were beaten during the January 6 Capitol riot have expressed outrage after the Trump administration's Department of Justice moved to erase convictions related to the attack. Officers said they were not surprised but feel deeply betrayed by the administration's actions.
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