January 6
Jan. 6 defendant Ryan Samsel files tort claim alleging jail abuse, seeks $18 million
Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI Imethibitishwa ukweli
Ryan Samsel, a Jan. 6 defendant who was later pardoned by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, has filed a notice under the Federal Tort Claims Act alleging 62 instances of abuse and medical neglect while held in multiple detention facilities, according to The Daily Wire. The notice seeks $18 million in damages; the allegations have not been independently verified in court records reviewed for this report.
The U.S. Senate has voted to install a long-delayed plaque honoring law enforcement officers who protected the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot. The move overrides objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson and comes amid renewed debates over the events of that day. Senators from both parties collaborated to ensure the memorial is prominently displayed.
Imeripotiwa na AI
On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, Senate Democrats have introduced two bills to prevent taxpayer money from funding compensation or settlements for convicted rioters. Sponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, the measures aim to hold the insurrectionists accountable amid President Trump's pardons. It's a bold move to protect public funds and honor the defending officers.