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The Justice Department is accelerating efforts to arrest the most violent Jan. 6 rioters, particularly those who committed felonies against law enforcement, ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Trump has vowed to pardon some rioters, calling them "patriots" and "political prisoners."

Prosecutors are instructed to expedite cases, emphasizing the need for justice for victims, primarily police officers who faced severe assaults.

Many prosecutors and victims, like retired Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, express dismay at the prospect of pardons, fearing it undermines accountability for the violence at the Capitol.

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[–] jeffw@lemmy.world 180 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Remember all those ads about Kamala Harris being soft on crime?

Then remember how Trump won and pardoned a bunch of violent criminals?

[–] WoahWoah@lemmy.world 63 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

To them they aren't criminals, they're white patriots and political prisoners. That's the core problem.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 25 points 2 years ago

Criminal is a matter of perspective when your president is a felon.

[–] Rageagainstbelief@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Pepridge farms remembers

[–] normalexit@lemmy.world 80 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Interesting taking the approach of "most important cases first" now. What were they doing, calling them in by last name?

[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 61 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Honestly, this whole thing has been a fuck up.

[–] Hoomod@lemmy.world 44 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Biden never should have made a republican the AG

[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 41 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This practice of appointing Republicans to critical positions to demonstrate bipartisanship has got to stop. (If the Dems ever get another chance, at least)

[–] DancingBear@midwest.social 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] AngryRobot@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We'll never have the opportunity agajn.

[–] DancingBear@midwest.social 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I am not excited about Trump winning but I’m also not so pessimistic as to think the government will be overthrown.

If I remember correctly there was a long list of different generals and bureaucrats ready to resign if Trump went too unhinged rather than follow unconstitutional orders. He will also be surrounded by generals who I presume have small arms on their person at all times.

Im fairly certain if for example he tried to use nuclear weapons without proper cause the secretary of defense or a general would punch him in the face rather than follow the order.

[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Getting sent to the camps might stop them.

[–] credo@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

I’m guessing it was prioritized by the amount of evidence, and the chances of getting a conviction.

[–] DarkGamer@fedia.io 50 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's been four ducking years, should have been plenty of time to prosecute everyone, including Trump

[–] WashedOver@lemmy.ca 42 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] whithom@discuss.online 17 points 2 years ago

In prison for poisoning you

[–] blazera@lemmy.world 37 points 2 years ago (3 children)

This has been one of the worst justice departments.

[–] Hugin@lemmy.world 25 points 2 years ago

The worst justice department so far.

[–] Tramort@programming.dev 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Starting with Merrick Garland

What a complete failure

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Which is also failure of Biden. The old man just could not keep up with the shifting of the tides; every play he's got came from 30 years ago.

[–] Samsonreturns@lemmy.world 27 points 2 years ago

Like the Fucker that goaded all these assclowns to come to capital?

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 23 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They'll all be pardoned. It's a waste of time unless they go after Trump himself.

[–] TacticsConsort@yiffit.net 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I understand the feeling of pessimism, but let's not forget who Trump is.

Unless pardoning them directly and immediately benefits him, he's quite unlikely to give a shit

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Plus they'll still be on record as having been convicted of a crime. They may be legally exonerated after a pardon but their names will still show up in a search--probably make it more difficult to find a job.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

A presidential pardon is an admission of guilt.

[–] Wrench@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago

Why? So that they're officially convicted so that Trump can pardon them?

[–] SassyRamen@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

...and then what? He still becomes president und zero justice will have been served.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago

Yeah he is going to pardon all of them. I guess DC doesn't have "state charges" that can't be pardoned.

[–] rickdg@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

So they can get pardoned? It’s worth it nevertheless.

[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago

The most eggregious Abu Graib soldiers on the pictures. Not DJT/leadership though.

[–] aesthelete@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

Good for you!!! 👍🥳🎉🎈🍾🥂🎯