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Merrick Garland: We intend to hold everyone, anyone who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding January 6th or any attempt…

On the recordJuly 30, 2022
We intend to hold everyone, anyone who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding January 6th or any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another accountable. That's what we do.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Merrick Garland emphasizes the Justice Department's commitment to holding accountable those responsible for the events of January 6th.

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