PoliticsJan. 6 defendants step up lawsuits seeking million-dollar U.S. payouts

Dozens of people charged or convicted over the violent Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol have filed lawsuits against the federal government.\nThe plaintiffs are seeking millions of dollars in damages.\nTheir claims come after the Trump administration retreated from its broad prosecution effort.\nThe legal action reflects an effort by Jan. 6 defendants to pursue compensation from the government.

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