Police officers sue Donald Trump for injuries resulting from Capitol riot
by Guardian staff and agency from on (#5G0PV)
Lawsuit seeks damages for physical and emotional injuries caused by Trump's wrongful conduct inciting a riot' on 6 January
Two US Capitol Police officers have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, accusing him of inciting the deadly 6 January insurrection and saying he was responsible for physical and emotional injuries they suffered as a result.
James Blassingame, a 17-year veteran of the force, and Sidney Hemby, an 11-year veteran, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in US district court for the District of Columbia seeking damages of at least $75,000 each.
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