DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
Washington — The Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information about the prosecutions "partisan propaganda."
TL;DR
- The Department of Justice is removing news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website.
- The department is calling the information about these prosecutions "partisan propaganda."
- This move is described as a reversal of actions taken under the Biden administration.
- A $1.776 billion fund is being created to compensate individuals who feel they were unjustly investigated and prosecuted.
- Rioters convicted of violence may be eligible for payouts from this fund, sparking bipartisan anger.
- News releases concerning seditious conspiracy cases against the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have been removed.
- The DOJ had previously moved to vacate and dismiss seditious conspiracy convictions against these groups.