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The decision of the House Jan. 6 committee to recommend that the Justice Department pursue potential criminal charges against Donald J. Trump is not binding on the department, which in any case is already investigating “whether any person or entity unlawfully interfered with the transfer of power following the 2020…

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…

From criminal referrals to warnings of interference, the January 6 committee held a blockbuster final hearing

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

Charges, which also include insurrection, obstructing an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the United States, were recommended to the justice department (DoJ)

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.

‘No man who would behave that way at that moment in time can ever serve in any position of authority in our nation again’

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

As the House January 6 committee is set to publish its report, here are some of the key standouts