A landmark decision on bond for Capitol Riot suspects handed down by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is part of the reason why.
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WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The Department of Justice has arrested more than 535 people for taking part in the January 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol building. Some of those trials are months, possibly years away.
Verify viewer Kelley from Alexandria, Virginia asked the Verify team if some of the accused remain behind bars nearly six months later.
“Is it true people arrested [for crimes on January 6th] are still being held in jail with no bail," she asked in an email. "What are the charges?"
THE QUESTION
Are people accused of participating in the January 6th insurrection on the U.S. Capitol still being held in jail without bail? If so, what are their charges?
OUR SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, several people are being held without bail in the D.C. Jail for crimes they allegedly committed during the Capitol riots.
This is harassment. It started with the guy only trespassing....and then the FBI shows up at his home to do a search and find a gun and what they claim is a pipebomb.