March 30 The Wall Street Journal on how trials are being run for those accused of unlawfully entering the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot: The Justice Department wants to make a firm statement about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which was a national disgrace. But as the criminal cases make their way through the courts, there are signs of prosecutorial overreach. Last week District Judge Amit Mehta threatened to issue a gag order after one Justice Department official gave an interview to CBS about cases, and others floated the possibility of sedition charges to the New York Times. The judge, who was appointed by President Obama, summoned a hearing âto make clear to everyone that this case will not be tried in the media.â He said government leaks âhave the potential of affecting the jury pool and the rights of these defendants.â