Capitol riot investigation: 275 cases are open, US prosecutors say - CNNPolitics - 0 views
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US investigators have opened up 275 criminal cases and charged roughly 98 individuals in connection to last week's pro-Donald Trump riot at the US Capitol,
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Some of the individuals who breached the Capitol intended to "capture and assassinate elected officials,"
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Law enforcement officials did not deny they are investigating allegations that Capitol Police and lawmakers were involved in the riot.
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Some of the pro-Trump rioters who rampaged the Capitol were heard screaming "where's Mike Pence" and seen on video shouting "hang Mike Pence"
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Authorities are investigating a growing number of current law enforcement officers who allegedly participated in the riots.
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, if you are conducting or engaged in criminal activity, we will charge you and you will be arrested,"
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Prosecutors have noted in court filings how several charged defendants have already spoken to investigators about the riot and how many have posted about their experience or footage they took of the riots on social media.