According to federal prosecutors, the deadly January 6 attack on the US Congress building by Trump supporters caused at least $ 1.5 million in damage.
Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol caused at least $ 1.5 million in damage. They also said that those accused of taking part in the attack would be asked to pay the amount.
According to the Axios news website, more than 450 people have been arrested so far on charges of participating in the attack. This is the first time that the estimated damage caused by the accident, which left five dead, has been announced.
Under federal law, damages can be negotiated with the agreement of the litigants before the trial, and it is possible to divide the responsibility between the defendants.
After losing the 2020 presidential election, Trump has claimed widespread fraud in the counting of ballots and continues to insist for months.
Refusing to attend the handover of power to Joe Biden, he reiterated his claims in a large crowd of supporters on the day of the confirmation of the votes of the various states in Congress. Trump supporters marched on the congressional building that day and then stormed inside. As a result of this attack, a number of people were killed and dozens were injured.
Following that, Trump’s second impeachment motion was introduced in Congress due to the excitement of his supporters and was approved by the House of Representatives. However, senators did not vote enough to impeach Trump and acquitted him.
