Event Brief
DOJ Moves to Vacate Jan 6 Convictions Linked to Trump
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Summary: The Justice Department is filing to erase convictions related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
WHO: Justice Department
WHAT: seeking to vacate convictions
WHEN: Apr 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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