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DOJ Dismisses Jan 6 Rioters' Class Action as Time-Barred

8/4/2026

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Justice Department moved on Aug 4, 2026, to dismiss a class action by Jan 6, 2021 rioters under Federal Tort Claims Act, deeming the claims barred.
Prosecutors said the July 29, 2025 claim missed deadline that ended Jan 6, 2023 and lacked signatures and documents.
Todd Blanche rescinded $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, an order that does not bar restitution for convicted Jan 6 defendants and that a Justice Department lawyer says has no legal effect.

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Justice Department moved on Aug 4, 2026, to dismiss a class action by Jan 6, 2021 rioters under Federal Tort Claims Act, deeming the claims barred.
Prosecutors said the July 29, 2025 claim missed deadline that ended Jan 6, 2023 and lacked signatures and documents.
Todd Blanche rescinded $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, an order that does not bar restitution for convicted Jan 6 defendants and that a Justice Department lawyer says has no legal effect.