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May 2021
26m 49s

Prosecuting the Capitol Rioters

The New York Times
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In the months since a pro-Trump mob breached the walls of the Capitol building, some 420 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the attack. And that number is expected to rise. As federal prosecutors prepare for a unique challenge, we look at the twists and turns of bringing those who were in the building to justice. Guest: Alan Feuer, a r ... Show More
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