A group of January 6 defendants has filed a class action lawsuit against 21 Capitol Police officers for damages. One defendant, Jake Lang, claims to have been shot in the foot with a rubber bullet and has been in jail without trial for his involvement in the protest.
Key Points
Jake Lang and over 78 defendants have filed a class action lawsuit against 21 Capitol Police officers for damages
Lang claims to have been shot in the foot with a rubber bullet and has been in jail without trial since January 6
The lawsuit is being handled by attorneys Stephanie Lambert and Russell Newman
Pros
Seeking compensation for alleged damages suffered during the Capitol protest
Drawing attention to the treatment of January 6 defendants
Cons
Involvement in the January 6 protest which resulted in violence and unrest
Legal complexities and potential backlash from filing the lawsuit