Pelosi Suggests Criminal Charges for Any Lawmaker who Helped with Capitol Riot
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On Friday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that any lawmakers found to have assisted in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol may face criminal charges. While left-leaning articles highlight that Democrats have called for investigations into the security breaches of the Capitol, right-leaning articles highlight that Capitol Police are looking into reports that certain members of Congress may have hosted tours at the Capitol days before the attack.
A left-leaning article by Boston Globe highlights that Democrats have called for investigations into the security breaches of the Capitol. Multiple requests for comment from Capitol Police since Wednesday have gone unanswered.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Pelosi said allegations will be investigated and coil lead to prosecutions of sitting lawmakers. On Wednesday, a group of 30 Democrats wrote a letter to the leader of the Capitol Police and the acting sergeants-at-arms in both chambers.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Capitol Police and acting House Sergeant at Arms Timothy Blodgett are looking into reports that certain members of Congress may have hosted tours at the Capitol days before the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers on both sides have demanded answers as to how protestors were able to enter the Capitol.
From the center
Pelosi suggests criminal charges for any lawmaker who helped with Capitol riot
The Hill
From the right
Capitol Police 'looking at' reports of members giving tours in days before riot: source
Fox News