Rioters loyal to former President Donald Trump are seen here at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on January 6, 2021. Over 1,200 Americans have been charged criminally for their alleged actions during the riot.
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It may be a long time, if ever, before everyone involved in January 6 is punished. Here’s why
As Americans gear up for another tense presidential election, the US legal system is still grappling with how to handle the hundreds of individuals who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, to keep former President Donald Trump in the White House.
