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Jan 6 panel urges prosecution of Donald Trump over Capitol riot
Updated On: 21 December, 2022 10:33 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
This is the first time in US history that Congress has taken such action against a former president
An image of former US president Donald Trump is seen on a screen during the House Select Committee hearing in Washington, DC on Monday. Pic/AFP
A US House of Representatives panel on Monday asked federal prosecutors to charge former President Donald Trump with obstruction and insurrection for his role in sparking the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol. The request is non-binding, but may increase pressure on prosecutors to bring a criminal case against Trump and some of his allies. The committee also said several House Republican lawmakers should face an ethics investigation.
Among the panel's referrals are:
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