The Jan. 6 committee report and what the DOJ may do next
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
WBUR
4.3 • 3.9K Ratings
🗓️ 22 December 2022
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
For the first time in American history, Congress has referred a former president for criminal prosecution. Will the Justice Department bring charges against Donald Trump?
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| 0:40.5 | This is on point, I'm Megna Chakrabardi. |
| 0:45.5 | Congress has never in its history referred a president, current or former for criminal prosecution. |
| 0:53.0 | Until now. |
| 0:54.0 | As one factor, I believe is most important in preventing another January 6th accountability. |
| 1:02.0 | So today, beyond our findings, we will also show that evidence we've gathered points to further action |
| 1:12.0 | beyond the power of this committee or the Congress to help ensure accountability on the law. |
| 1:20.0 | Accountability that can only be found in the criminal justice system. |
| 1:26.0 | That's Representative Benny Thompson, chair of the January 6th Congressional Committee |
| 1:31.0 | during the House panel's final hearing on Monday. |
| 1:34.0 | The committee voted to refer former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice |
| 1:39.0 | for four criminal charges related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol. |
| 1:43.0 | The question now is, what will the Justice Department do? |
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