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Federal Judge Criticizes DOJ For Speaking To Media Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Capitol Riot

Ashe Schow
Federal Judge Criticizes DOJ For Speaking To Media Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Capitol Riot
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A federal judge on Tuesday openly criticized the U.S. Department of Justice after prosecutors and insiders spoke to various media outlets about the ongoing investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot.

Reuters reported that U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said during a court hearing that he was “surprised” to see prosecutor Michael Sherwin tell CBS’ “60 Minutes” that the DOJ may file sedition charges against some of those charged in the riot.

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