Capitol cops sue Donald Trump, allies over insurrection
Washington, August 26
US Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot filed a lawsuit on Thursday against former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups, accusing them of intentionally sending a violent mob on January 6 to disrupt the congressional certification of the election.
The suit in federal court in Washington alleges Trump “worked with white supremacists, violent extremist groups, and campaign supporters to violate the Ku Klux Klan Act, and commit acts of domestic terrorism in an unlawful effort to stay in power”. The suit was filed on behalf of the seven officers by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. It names the former President, the Trump campaign, Trump ally Roger Stone and members of the extremist groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who were present at the Capitol and in Washington during the January 6 insurrection. Two other similar cases have been filed in recent months. — AP
