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Jan. 6 Defendants Seek Millions; Schiff Bills Pardon Ban

6/17/2026

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January 6 defendants are filing Federal Tort Claims Act suits to claim millions from judgment fund, while Justice Department retains discretion to approve or deny settlements.
Attorney Peter Ticktin has filed about 400 FTCA claims for defendants, noting the statute provides a clearer recovery path than the abandoned weaponization fund.
Senator Adam Schiff introduced a bill to amend the FTCA and bar anyone pardoned for January 6 offenses from receiving federal payouts.

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January 6 defendants are filing Federal Tort Claims Act suits to claim millions from judgment fund, while Justice Department retains discretion to approve or deny settlements.
Attorney Peter Ticktin has filed about 400 FTCA claims for defendants, noting the statute provides a clearer recovery path than the abandoned weaponization fund.
Senator Adam Schiff introduced a bill to amend the FTCA and bar anyone pardoned for January 6 offenses from receiving federal payouts.