Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops
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Footage from Jared Wise's trial shows him verbally berating police during the January 6 riot, repeatedly yelling "kill 'em" as violence unfolded. In the aftermath, he was not convicted of any crimes due to an order from President Trump halting prosecutions connected to the Capitol attack. Wise now serves as a senior adviser within the Department of Justice, highlighting a significant shift within the agency following Trump's second term. The chaotic riot led to members of Congress and the Vice President being evacuated amidst harrowing threats from the rioters.
Bodycam footage from the trial of Jared Wise shows him attacking police officers during the January 6 Capitol riot, urging rioters to "kill 'em" as violence erupted.
Despite his aggressive behavior during the Capitol riots, Jared Wise now holds a senior advisory position at the Department of Justice under the second Trump administration.
During the trial, Wise attempted to justify yelling at police and calling them "Nazi" and "Gestapo," not facing any convictions due to a presidential order halting prosecutions related to the January 6 events.
The aftermath of the January 6 Capitol attack saw Vice President and members of Congress evacuated, with rioters chanting violent threats against officials amid chaotic scenes.
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