Capitol riot judges want to set record straight on rhetoric
Judges overseeing the cases against U.S. Capitol rioters are trying to set the record straight concerning distortions about the Jan. 6 the attack that have been promoted by Donald Trump and his allies. In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth condemned the depiction by Trump and others Jan. 6 defendants as “political prisoners” and “hostages.” Judges appointed by presidents from both political parties have described the riot as an affront to democracy and they've admonished defendants for portraying themselves as the victims of politically motivated prosec...