Jeffrey A. Rosen, the acting attorney general, said those involved in attack on the U.S. Capitol would be held responsible, and that there would be no tolerance for future violent attempts to disrupt the transfer of power.
Jeffrey A. Rosen, the acting attorney general, said those involved in attack on the U.S. Capitol would be held responsible, and that there would be no tolerance for future violent attempts to disrupt the transfer of power.
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Acting Attorney General Vows to Hold Capitol Rioters Accountable
Jeffrey A. Rosen, the acting attorney general, said those involved in attack on the U.S. Capitol would be held responsible, and that there would be no tolerance for future violent attempts to disrupt the transfer of power.
One week ago, our nation collectively watched in horror as a violent mob stormed the Capitol grounds, broke down crowd-control barriers, assaulted Capitol Police officers and overran the Capitol complex. Lives were lost. The storming of the Capitol was an intolerable, shocking and tragic episode in our nation’s history. I’m grateful, however, that order was restored at the Capitol the same day, and the Congress was able to fulfill its duties. Under the U.S. Constitution. More than 70 individuals have been criminally charged. We’ve opened more than 170 investigations. The F.B.I. has gathered more than 100,000 digital tips from the public. And there is a lot more to come. The wrongdoers will be held responsible. As we look ahead, we are also aware of other planned protests in and around the upcoming inauguration. The Department of Justice fully supports and will protect the exercise of constitutional rights. But I want to send a clear message to anyone contemplating violence, threats of violence or other criminal conduct. We will have no tolerance whatsoever for any attempts to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 20 that our Constitution calls for. We will have no tolerance for any attempts to forcefully occupy government buildings. There will be no excuse for violence, vandalism or any other form of lawlessness. To the American public, I ask that if you are aware of any criminal activity or violent acts being planned, please share what you know with law enforcement or the F.B.I.
Acting Attorney General Vows to Hold Capitol Rioters Accountable
Jeffrey A. Rosen, the acting attorney general, said those involved in attack on the U.S. Capitol would be held responsible, and that there would be no tolerance for future violent attempts to disrupt the transfer of power.
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