In this episode of Third Degree, Elie Honig calls on DOJ leadership to aggressively pursue charges against the individuals who inspired and carried out the January 6th Capitol insurrection. He also breaks down the partisan political battle blocking the formation of a congressional commission to investigate the insurrection.
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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
- Alexander Mallin, Luke Barr, “Garland tells senators his first priority will be prosecuting Capitol insurrection,” ABC News, 2/22/2021
- “‘Conspiracy and Sedition … Are Definitely on the Table,’” Politico Magazine, 1/8/2021
- Clare Hymes, “What we know about the “unprecedented” U.S. Capitol riot arrests,” CBS News, 4/26/2021
- Joseph Choi, “Pelosi renews call for congressional commission to investigate Capitol riot,” The Hill, 4/19/2021
