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January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process
January 6 defendants are seeking millions in compensation via the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows individuals to claim damages from the government. The process grants the Justice Department unchecked discretion to settle claims, using funds from the judgment fund previously linked to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund. All claimants received pardons.
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