Capitol Police Sue to Block Rioters' Payouts

May 20 ETDeveloping

World Desk

In Short: Capitol Police officers file a lawsuit to prevent January 6, 2021 rioters from receiving fund payouts, despite their attorney acknowledging that law enforcement often receives compensation from such lawsuits.

Two U.S. Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 riot have filed a lawsuit to prevent rioters from receiving fund payouts. Their attorney, Blanche, who previously represented former President Trump, stated that it is 'abhorrent' to harm law enforcement but noted that 'people that hurt police get money all the time' from suing the government.

Videos from the day show a rioter tearing off the mask of one of the officers, Hodges, as he was pinned against a door during a struggle for control of a tunnel entrance. This incident highlights the physical dangers faced by the officers during the riot.

Blanche, who wouldn't rule out the possibility that rioters could be eligible for fund payouts, emphasized her stance on the matter, stating, 'It's abhorrent to harm law enforcement, but people that hurt police get money all the time from suing the government.

In Short: Capitol Police officers file lawsuit to block January 6 rioters from receiving fund payouts, despite their attorney acknowledging that law enforcement often receives compensation from such lawsuits.

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Blanche, a personal attorney for Trump before joining the Justice Department, wouldn’t rule out the possibility that rioters who assaulted police on Jan. 6 would be eligible for fund payouts.
Videos captured a rioter ripping a mask off Hodges as he was pinned against a door during a fight for control of a tunnel entrance.
Blanche said “it’s abhorrent” to harm law enforcement, but added that “people that hurt police get money all the time” from suing the government.

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