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Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral of a former president is a first in US history

WASHINGTON — In an unprecedented step in American history, the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol unanimously recommended Monday that former President Donald Trump be criminally prosecuted for insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress, knowingly and willfully making materially false statements to…

Los Angeles Times

Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral of a former president is a first in US history

Los Angeles Times

US attorney general in hot seat as Trump's legal woes grow

Washington (AFP) - Filing criminal charges against Donald Trump would be a long and complex process ultimately requiring US Attorney General Merrick Garland to weigh the enormous legal and political implications of placing a former president on trial.

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10 hearings, 1,000 interviews, millions of documents: the House panel has spoken

The evidence points to the fact that the former commander-in-chief is likely a criminal who committed a ‘crime against democracy’

The Guardian - US

Criminal referrals, witness tampering, Hicks testimony: Key takeaways from final Jan. 6 hearing

WASHINGTON — After hundreds of interviews, nine hearings and nearly 18 months of work, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol held its final hearing Monday ahead of the release of a report detailing its findings.

Los Angeles Times

Criminal charges recommended against Donald Trump for role Capitol riots after election loss last year

“There’s one factor I believe is most important in preventing another January 6th: accountability"

Irish Mirror

Five key conclusions from the January 6 panel’s final session

The House committee has issued the first sections of its report and recommended criminal referrals for Trump

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Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral of a former president is a first in American history

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol unanimously voted Monday to urge the Justice Department to take the unprecedented step of pursuing several potential criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, including insurrection.

Los Angeles Times

‘Nothing could be a greater betrayal’: Jan 6 committee refers Donald Trump for prosecution for inciting insurrection and other charges

The referrals have no legal weight but could add to the pressure against Mr Trump, who is already the subject of multiple criminal probes

The Independent UK

Panel urges prosecution of Trump, allies over Capitol attack, efforts to overturn election

A criminal referral is mostly symbolic; ultimately, the Justice Department decides whether to prosecute. The panel also released a summary of its final report, finding that Trump engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the election.

Chicago Sun-Times

House Jan. 6 panel ends probe with referrals on crimes, ethics - Roll Call

The House select panel on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol unanimously voted Monday to refer Donald Trump to federal prosecutors.

Roll Call

What will happen after the final Jan 6 committee hearing investigating the Capitol riot?

Federal prosecutors will have to decide if they will follow up on the committee’s referrals

The Independent UK

The Jan. 6 committee is about to have its last hearing. Here's what to expect

The panel will take up criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump on at least three charges, including insurrection.

WEKU

What has the January 6 House panel done so far – and what’s next?

The final meeting will determine if Trump will be criminally referred to the US justice department

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Here's a timeline of the January 6 hearings that led to criminal charges being recommended against Donald Trump

Let's look at what happened during the January 6 committee hearings up until now.

Axios

Scoop: GOP shadow committee re-emerges for Jan. 6 report

"We're prepared to release it when they release theirs," a senior Republican source told Axios.

WEKU

The Jan. 6 committee will take up criminal referrals against Donald Trump

The referrals will be voted on during a meeting as part of a longer list of recommendations for criminal referrals. Referrals do not carry any legal weight or compel the Justice Department to act.

Tribune News Service

Jan. 6 panel could refer House members to Ethics Committee

WASHINGTON — A House select committee could take a rare step and vote Monday to refer fellow members of Congress for ethics investigations, as it wraps up a nearly 18-month investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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The Independent UK

What will happen after final meeting of House committee investigating the Capitol riot?

Federal prosecutors will have to decide if they will follow up on the committee’s referrals

Roll Call

Jan. 6 panel could refer House members to Ethics Committee - Roll Call

A House select committee could take a rare step and vote Monday to refer fellow members of Congress for ethics investigations.

The Independent UK

Jan. 6 committee to vote Monday on riot criminal referrals

The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will hold its final meeting Monday, wrapping up its year-and-a-half-long inquiry by asking the Justice Department to investigate potential crimes

Axios

"It could very well be": Jan. 6 committee teases new evidence ahead of final hearing

"It could be evidence that we have not shared in the hearings. It could very well be.”

WEKU

Criminal referrals could be announced sooner than expected by the Jan. 6 panel

The House select panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will vote Monday on plans to issue criminal referrals and other recommendations.

The Independent UK

Jan 6 committee will hold final public meeting and publish report next week, chairman says

House select committee will annnounce any suggested criminal referrals at 19 December meeting

Tribune News Service

House Jan. 6 panel to vote next week on potential prosecutions for Capitol attack

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol assault will vote Monday to approve its final report and whether to refer any individuals for prosecution by the Justice Department or other sanctions.

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