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Florida Class-Action Claims Excessive Force by Capitol Police

3/30/2026

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Dozens of January 6, 2021 riot participants filed a Florida class-action alleging excessive force by U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police.
The suit alleges indiscriminate use of chemical munitions and pepper spray on a crowd.
Plaintiffs say they exercised First Amendment rights and report chemical burns and emotional distress.
They seek a court declaration that the force was unlawful and compensatory damages, with the Justice Department contacted for comment.

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Dozens of January 6, 2021 riot participants filed a Florida class-action alleging excessive force by U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police.
The suit alleges indiscriminate use of chemical munitions and pepper spray on a crowd.
Plaintiffs say they exercised First Amendment rights and report chemical burns and emotional distress.
They seek a court declaration that the force was unlawful and compensatory damages, with the Justice Department contacted for comment.