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U.S. Department of Justice charges more than 300 people involved in congressional riots, at least 280 arrested

China News Service, February 27. According to Reuters, on the 26th local time, US Acting Deputy Attorney General John Carlin stated that the Justice Department has accused more than 300 people of participating in the attack on the Capitol by supporters of former President Trump. Fatal attack, at least 280 people were arrested.

John Carlin said, “The investigation of those responsible is being conducted at an unprecedented speed and scale. This is correct.” “Those who are responsible must be held accountable, and they will bear the corresponding responsibility.”

In addition, Acting Chief of the US Capitol Police Pittman revealed on the 25th local time that intelligence showed that the militia organizations involved in the congressional riots on January 6 had discussed “blowing up the Capitol” during President Biden’s speech in Congress. plan.

A senior FBI official said on the 26th that the agency is “closely monitoring any actions of individuals, and these responses will show whether they have the intention of launching an attack or have already carried out an attack.”

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