In 2023, several leaders of a far-right group were convicted for their role in the Capitol riot. Following their convictions, they filed a $100 million lawsuit against the FBI and prosecutors, asserting that their legal actions were motivated by personal bias rather than legitimate legal concerns. Despite their convictions and the severity of their actions, including seditious conspiracy, they deny orchestrating the January 6 attack. This lawsuit arises amidst criticism of the administration's handling of related civil unrest and previous settlements with affected individuals.
Top leaders of the far-right group were either pardoned or had their sentences commuted by President Trump earlier this year.
The suit seeks $100 million in punitive damages and claims the FBI agents' actions were motivated by personal animus against them.
In 2023, Enrique Tarrio, Zachary Rehl, and others were convicted for their involvement in the Capitol breach but deny instigating the attack.
Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy after being found guilty by jurors.
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