5 years after Jan. 6 attack, Senate Democrats seek to ban taxpayer-funded payouts to Capitol rioters
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Key Points:
- Senate Democrats are introducing legislation to prevent taxpayer money from being awarded to convicted and pardoned Jan. 6 rioters, including banning compensation funds and prohibiting federal tax money for civil settlements against convicted defendants.
- The "No Settlements for 5 January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act," sponsored by Senators Alex Padilla and Sheldon Whitehouse, aims to hold rioters accountable and protect taxpayers from funding payouts to those involved in the Capitol attack.
- Some supporters of Jan. 6 defendants, many pardoned by former President Trump, have pushed for reparations to cover prosecution costs, with attorney Mark McCloskey actively advocating for compensation for these individuals.
- The Trump administration approved a $5 million civil settlement to Ashli Babb
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