US Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the 6 January riot have filed a lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups.
US Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot have filed a lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups, accusing them of intentionally sending a violent mob on 6 January to disrupt the congressional certification of the election.
It names the former president, the Trump campaign, Mr Trump's ally Roger Stone and members of the extremist groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who were present at the Capitol and in Washington on 6 January.The dome of the US Capitol is seen on August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Mr Trump accused the committee of violating"long-standing legal principles of privilege," but his team had no immediate comment on Thursday's lawsuit. Mr Byrd said they were trapped, barricaded inside with lawmakers he was sworn to protect. He heard the mob coming and his anxiety worsened. He said he yelled repeatedly for the rioters to get back.