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Six Capitol Police officers have been suspended with pay and 29 others are below investigation for his or her alleged roles within the riot final month, CNN and Fox News reported Thursday.
“Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has directed that any member of her department whose behavior is not in keeping with the Department’s Rules of Conduct will face appropriate discipline,” a division spokesperson said.
Images of apparently pleasant and inspiring officers had been posted on social media throughout and shortly after the Jan. 6 riot. Five individuals misplaced their lives within the assault, together with fellow Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Two different officers later died by suicide.
According to Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), one of many suspended officers took a selfie with a person who was part of the mob that overtook the Capitol. Another wore a “Make America Great Again” hat and appeared to direct rioters across the constructing.
Two accused rioters knowledgeable the FBI {that a} Capitol police officer advised them: “It’s your house now” after they busted into the Capitol.
At least seven officers in five other police departments have additionally come below investigation for his or her alleged position within the Capitol assault.
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