Published 13:37 IST, January 11th 2021

US Capitol attack: 25 domestic terrorism cases opened after Jan 6 resurrection

At least 25 domestic terrorism cases have been opened as a result of the January 6 assault on the US Congress building by a riotous mob.

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At least 25 domestic terrorism cases have been opened as a result of January 6 assault on US Congress building by a riotous mob. According to Representative Jason Crow, who spoke to Secretary of Army Ryan McCarthy, law enforcement ncies have launched 25 domestic terrorism cases against people part of mob that laid siege on Capitol Hill last Wednesday. McCarthy also said that long guns, molotov cocktails, explosive devices were recovered from site of unrest on January 6. 

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Congressman Crow also raised concerns about reports of active duty and reserve military members were involved in January 6 insurrection. Crow requestion expedited investigation and courts-martial against those allegedly involved in riot. Crow also requested a CID review of troops deployed for inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden to ensure that deployed troops are t sympatic to "domestic terrorists". Crow said that McCarthy has agreed to take ditional measures. 

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January 6 attack

President Donald Trump is accused of inciting his supporters on January 6, who later inved US Congress building, where a joint session to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory was underway. unrest led to an immediate evacuation of Congress members from House as supporters of President Trump infiltrated building and stirred chaos. Five people, including a Washington DC police officer, died during incident.

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Trump later issued a video mess asking mob to go back home and respect law enforcement ncies. However, it was too late as dam was alrey done by n. In wake of January 6 unrest, Twitter permanently removed Trump's official handle for platform, while Democrats urged Vice-President Mike Pence and members of President's cabinet to invoke 25th Amendment and oust Republican leer from office. Democrats are also contemplating bringing an impeachment motion against Trump. If Democrats go ahe with impeachment, Trump will become first President in US history to be impeached twice. 

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