NJ Jan. 6 Rioters Are Suing The Federal Government: Here's Why

Six New Jersey participants in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, all pardoned by President Trump, are now suing the Department of Justice over claims of mistreatment during their arrests, prosecutions, and incarcerations. The lawsuits allege a range of grievances, including improper medication changes, deleted evidence, physical injuries behind bars, and what some plaintiffs describe as retaliatory charges.