it may be hard to believe, but court records show some people charged in the january 6th riot, violent and deadly insurrection that not only stained the u.s. capitol but american democracy itself, are trying to make a buck off of it. cnn s tom foreman explains now. reporter: who would have thought one of the darkest days of american democracy would produce such a silver lining for some? yet court documents show in case after case people charged in the january 6th attack trying to cash in, selling merchandise, hawking books, and fund-raising for legal and other expenses. is that okay? we asked ken white, a criminal defense lawyer and former assistant u.s. attorney. well, there s nothing against the law about it as long as they re not getting the money by lying about what s happening.