Republican praises January 6 attacker’s ‘good faith and core principles’

Louisiana congressman Clay Higgins asks judge to show leniency to Ryan Nichols, charged with assaulting police at US Capitol

Seeking leniency for a January 6 rioter charged with assaulting police, the Louisiana Republican congressman Clay Higgins - a former law enforcement officer himself - saluted the man's good character, faith and core principles".

In video taken during the attack on Congress on 6 January 2021, the rioter was seen to say: It's going to be violent and yes, if you are asking, Is Ryan Nichols going to bring violence? Yes, Ryan Nichols is going to bring violence.'"