The Jan. 6 select committee says its evidence has shown that then-President Donald Trump and his campaign tried to illegally obstruct Congress’ counting of electoral votes
himself reveals that the Trump ally invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination nearly 150 times in declining to answer the committee’s questions., released to the Jan. 6 select committee by the National Archives in recent weeks. The schedule includes an 11:20 a.m. call with Pence, as well as a call with then-Sen. Kelly Loeffler .
To prove Trump committed felony obstruction, investigators would have to show he “corruptly” intended to impede an official proceeding — and the committee says his work with Eastman to pressure Pence to take illegal acts could satisfy this requirement, particularly as Trump continued to spread claims of fraud that his own allies said were unfounded.
The bulk of the committee’s legal filing focused on reconstructing Eastman’s efforts to justify ordering Pence to overturn the election single-handedly when he presided over Congress’ electoral-vote-counting session on Jan. 6, 2021. Even after this exchange, Eastman made one final plea to convince Pence to stop the counting of electoral votes, acknowledging it would amount to a “relatively minor” violation of the federal law known as the Electoral Count Act.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Trump Broke Laws to Try to Overturn Election: Jan. 6 PanelThe Jan. 6 committee's new filing lays the groundwork for Trump potentially facing the same criminal charge that federal prosecutors have used against more than 240 insurrectionists.
Weiterlesen »
Donald Trump had several calls with lawyer on Jan. 6, committee saysAs the House probe turns to Trump, it's demanding documents and testimony from a lawyer who spoke with the president the day of the attack.
Weiterlesen »
Jan. 6 panel claims Trump engaged in 'criminal conspiracy'WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection said Wednesday night that its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election, spread false information about it and pressured state officials to overturn the results.
Weiterlesen »
First Jan. 6 defendant pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy in Capitol attackJoshua James admits to helping lead a group of Oath Keepers that is accused of organizing rioters to disrupt Congress
Weiterlesen »
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Six Lawyers Allegedly Tied To Trump’s Push To Overturn ElectionLawmakers investigating the Capitol riot subpoenaed an attorney who participated in an infamous phone call during which former President Donald Trump asked Georgia election officials to “find” votes.
Weiterlesen »