The troops are suspected of taking part in the insurrection that shut down Congress as it formalized President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, said a Defense official, who was not authorized to comment on the law enforcement investigation. Five people died, including a Capitol Hill police officer, after the pro-Trump mob overwhelmed security lines.
Members of the military are sworn to protect the Constitution. It is not clear if they would face military courts martial or prosecution in civilian court.
“We are engaged in identifying all of those who took part in breaching the Capitol, regardless of their affiliation,” Justice spokesman Marc Raimondi said Sunday.
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The Pentagon also has been asked to review all members who will be a part of the security detail for next week’s inauguration ceremony to ensure the are “not sympathetic to domestic terrorists,” Crow said.
President Donald Trump encouraged thousands of his followers to march on the Capitol after he addressed them outside the White House on Wednesday.
What....the....??? “The troops”? now FIVE people died? “Defense official” needs to be a “former Defense official”.
story changed
“There are 25 people under investigation, some of whom may be troops.”
>>Members of the military are sworn to protect the Constitution>>
wonder what this has to do with anything about this story...