None were ushered into the Capitol.
None were ushered into the Capitol.
In new defense, dozens of Capitol rioters say law enforcement 'let us in' to building
At least 29 people arrested for their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol claimed they thought they were free to enter because authorities didn't stop them.
As authorities continue to pursue individuals who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol, a growing number of those charged are employing a new defense: blaming the police for letting them in.
At least 29 people arrested for their role in the Jan. 6 events have claimed they thought they were free to enter the Capitol because law enforcement authorities either didn't stop them from coming in or never told them they were not allowed to be there, according to affidavits and court filings reviewed by ABC News.
