Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Trump and Giuliani sued by Democratic congressman over deadly Capitol riot – live

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3.58pm GMT

Congressman Bennie Thompson’s lawsuit names Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s personal attorney, as a defendant in the case.

Giuliani led the Trump campaign’s legal team as the then-president and his allies spread the lie that the November election was tainted by widespread fraud.

3.42pm GMT

Congressman Bennie Thompson’s lawsuit comes three days after Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell raised the possibility that Donald Trump could face criminal prosecution over his role in the Capitol insurrection.

McConnell voted to acquit Trump of incitement of insurrection because he argued it was inappropriate for the Senate to hold an impeachment trial for a former president.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2021/feb/16/joe-biden-covid-coronavirus-economy-andrew-cuomo-donald-trump-live-updates
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