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Lawyer Pushes for Compensation for January 6 Riot 'Victims'

9/6/2025

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Lawyer Mark McCloskey advocates for compensation for those prosecuted in the January 6 Capitol riot, labeling them victims of political persecution.
He proposes a government fund for the "J6ers," arguing their charges are minor, like misdemeanor trespassing.
McCloskey claims President Trump promised support for the J6ers and urges him to fulfill that promise.
Legal experts and injured officers dispute his claims, emphasizing the riot's violence and its consequences.
Nearly 1,590 individuals faced charges, with many receiving pardons from Trump.

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Lawyer Mark McCloskey advocates for compensation for those prosecuted in the January 6 Capitol riot, labeling them victims of political persecution.
He proposes a government fund for the "J6ers," arguing their charges are minor, like misdemeanor trespassing.
McCloskey claims President Trump promised support for the J6ers and urges him to fulfill that promise.
Legal experts and injured officers dispute his claims, emphasizing the riot's violence and its consequences.
Nearly 1,590 individuals faced charges, with many receiving pardons from Trump.