No one will face criminal charges.
The Capitol Police released the details of the disciplinary recommendations after it had provided the Department of Justice with information on the cases. The U.S. Attorney’s Office “did not find sufficient evidence that any of the officers committed a crime,” according to the statement. Six Capitol Police officers had been suspended with pay in February, while 29 were placed under investigation.
Although Capitol Police said it was “committed to accountability” it also emphasize that the six cases “should not diminish the heroic efforts” of most of the officers who were present that day. “On January 6, the bravery and courage exhibited by the vast majority of our employees was inspiring,” the Capitol Police said.
The recommendation for disciplinary action comes amid concern that there could be violent clashes next week in Washington in a protest planned for Sept. 18 near the Capitol to support the Jan. 6 rioters. More than 600 people are facing federal charges over their role in the events surrounding the Jan. 6 riot. Around 10 percent of them
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