FBI Employees and Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Investigation

SOURCE www.npr.org
FBI provides list of employees who worked on Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigation to Justice Department, fearing security concerns. Lawsuits filed to block public release of FBI employees' personal information due to concerns of retaliation by Capitol riot defendants who were pardoned by Trump.

Key Points

  • FBI provides unique employee identifiers instead of names to Justice Department.
  • Lawsuits filed to prevent public release of FBI employees' personal information.
  • Concerns about possible retaliation by Capitol riot defendants who received pardons.

Pros

  • Transparency in identifying FBI personnel who worked on important investigations.
  • Efforts to protect FBI employees' security and privacy.

Cons

  • Fear of potential retaliation against FBI employees by Capitol riot defendants who were pardoned by Trump.