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Trump can be sued by injured police officer for Jan 6 actions: Justice Dept

The Justice Department said Thursday that former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol

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Former US President Donald Trump (File photo: Reuters)
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1 min read Last Updated : Mar 03 2023 | 7:35 AM IST

The Justice Department said on Thursday that former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol.

The department's position that Trump is not immune from suit was laid out in a filing before a federal appeals court.

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First Published: Mar 03 2023 | 7:35 AM IST

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