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FBI Agents Fear for Safety Amid Jan. 6 Threats

5/3/2025

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In a tense courtroom battle, lawyers for the FBI Agents Association urged a federal judge to eliminate a list of agents linked to the Jan. 6 cases, fearing for their safety amid rising threats. The Justice Department countered, insisting the list is crucial for case reviews, while the judge voiced worries about the agents' potential targeting.

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In a tense courtroom battle, lawyers for the FBI Agents Association urged a federal judge to eliminate a list of agents linked to the Jan. 6 cases, fearing for their safety amid rising threats. The Justice Department countered, insisting the list is crucial for case reviews, while the judge voiced worries about the agents' potential targeting.