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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Justice Department Seeks To Overturn Capitol Riot Convictions
Caption: US Justice Department Seeks To Overturn Capitol Riot Convictions. The US Department of Justice is seeking to overturn convictions linked to the January 6 Capitol riot. Federal prosecutors have asked an appeals court to dismiss the cases of 12 individuals found guilty of seditious conspiracy. The move follows actions by Donald Trump, who issued widespread pardons for those involved in the riot but chose to commute the sentences of some members of groups including the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. While those individuals were released from prison, their convictions remained — until now. Prosecutors said dropping the cases would be “in the interests of justice”, in a decision that could mark a symbolic victory for Trump. The riot saw supporters attempt to block Congress from confirming his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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