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Jan. 6 Rioters Are Seeking The Trump Treatment But DOJ Claims His Case Is An 'Unprecedented Circumstance'

Image of the January 6, 2021 riots (Credit: Getty Images)

Several Jan. 6 rioters facing charges for their actions during the assault on the Capitol are seeking delays similar to the one that President-elect Donald Trump got after being elected, expecting more lenient treatment in his administration.

However, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has swiftly rebuked the pursuits, saying that Special Counsel Jack Smith's decision to pause his prosecution of Trump is no reason to do the same for others.

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