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Federal Judge Says Trump May Be Held Liable for January 6 Insurrection

HeadlineFeb 21, 2022

A federal judge ruled civil lawsuits against Donald Trump over his role in inciting the January 6 Capitol insurrection can proceed. Judge Amit Mehta said Trump’s speech to supporters on January 6 appeared to be “a call for collective action” and “the essence of civil conspiracy.”

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