1) AG Garland on Capitol riot: As of today, we have arrested and charged more than 725 defendants, in nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia, for their roles in the January 6th attack. In charging the perpetrators, we have followed well-worn prosecutorial practices.
2) Garland: Those who assaulted officers or damaged the Capitol face greater charges.
Those who conspired with others to obstruct the vote count also face greater charges.”
The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last.
Those who conspired with others to obstruct the vote count also face greater charges.”
The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last.
3) Garland: The Justice Department remains committed to holding all January 6th perpetrators, at any level, accountable under law — whether they were present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy.
4) Garland: We will follow the facts wherever they lead.
We understand that there are questions about how long the investigation will take, and about what exactly we are doing.
We understand that there are questions about how long the investigation will take, and about what exactly we are doing.
5) Garland: Our answer is, and will continue to be, the same answer we would give with respect to any ongoing investigation: as long as it takes and whatever it takes for justice to be done -- consistent with the facts and the law.
6) Garland: I understand that this may not be the answer some are looking for. But we will and we must speak through our work. Anything else jeopardizes the viability of our investigations and the civil liberties of our citizens.
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