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Jan 6 rioters file lawsuit and accuse cops of excessive force for trying to stop unruly mob (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'd like to think that if I was pardoned for a crime, I'd keep my head down for a good long while. Not kick proverbial hornet nests.

[–] orlyowl@piefed.ca 6 points 1 day ago

Seriously. The gall of these assholes is unbelievable.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 21 points 1 day ago

Maybe traitors should have specific punishment.

[–] pr0xy_prime@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago

🤡

[–] albbi@piefed.ca 5 points 1 day ago

Let them win and use the precedent to sue ICE?

[–] CubitOom 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Maybe we should abolish the police.

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

> Rare clear example of undersized law enforcement presence protecting every elected official in our national democracy

"No, hang on, these fascists have a point."