Event Brief
Justice Department seeks dismissal of Jan. 6 lawsuit
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Summary: The Justice Department argued Jan. 6 rioters missed the two-year deadline to sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
WHO: U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: Moved to dismiss a Jan. 6 class action lawsuit, arguing the claims were filed after the Federal Tort Claims Act deadline.
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 7:52 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Department argued the rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023 to sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act but filed more than two years late.
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