Article 5PEN3 Six US Capitol police officers could face discipline for 6 January actions

Six US Capitol police officers could face discipline for 6 January actions

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Richard Luscombe
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Internal investigation recommends disciplinary measures against officers but none will face criminal charges

An internal investigation by the US Capitol police (USCP) has recommended disciplinary measures against six of its officers for their actions during the 6 January riot, although none will face criminal charges.

In a statement, the USCP said its office of professional responsibility had opened 38 separate investigations following the deadly attack on the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump seeking to overturn his election defeat.

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