How Trump could factor into legal defenses of North Texans accused of threats and storming Capitol
Several of the men and women who’ve been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol siege have said they were answering Donald Trump’s call to protest a stolen election. But will it fly in court?
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6. Some of the North Texans who have been charged with taking part in the riots and breach have said they were just following Donald Trump s instructions to contest the November election results, but legal experts say the Trump defense will be difficult to make.(Julio Cortez)
The attack on the U.S. Capitol is ripping some North Texas families apart, as they are battling the emotions stemming from the criminal acts their family members are accused of committing.
In one threat, Guy Reffitt told his son and daughter, “If you turn me in, you’re a traitor and you know what happens to traitors . traitors get shot,” according to the complaint.