FBI Looking at Several ‘Felony Cases Tied to Sedition and Conspiracy’
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is exploring several felony cases stemming from the violent riots that swept the U.S. Capitol last week. Acting U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. Michael Sherwin announced the…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is exploring several felony cases stemming from the violent riots that swept the U.S. Capitol last week.
Acting U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. Michael Sherwin announced the agency is looking into building several charges against the protesters.
“The FBI working with the U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country and the crux of those being in D.C., we’re looking at significant felony cases tied to sedition and conspiracy,” Sherwin said during a briefing on Tuesday.
He continued, “Our office organized a strike force of very senior national security prosecutors and public corruption prosecutors. Their only marching orders from me are to build seditious and conspiracy charges related to the most heinous acts that occurred in the Capitol and these are significant charges that have felonies with prison terms of up to 20 years.”
Watch his remarks below:
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FBI official Steven D’Antuono said the agency has opened 160 case files related to the violence.
“That’s just the tip of the iceberg,” he said.
The Washington Post reported on Tuesday the FBI