Some defendants charged in the January 6 Capitol attack are requesting permission to attend Trump's inauguration, despite travel restrictions imposed by courts.
Some defendants charged with participating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack are requesting permission from courts to return to Washington, D.C., on January 20 to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump . Many of the approximately 1,600 individuals charged with felonies or misdemeanors for their alleged roles in the January 6 attack have court orders restricting their travel to and within the capital.
However, some defendants argue that they should be allowed to return for the inauguration, claiming they pose no threat to public safety. In a court filing on Monday, the Justice Department opposed allowing defendant Christopher Belliveau to attend the inauguration. Prosecutors stated, 'The last organized event the defendant attended in Washington, D.C., spiraled into a full-scale riot. This was the scene of his charged crime â a violent felony which contributed to the disruption of the peaceful transition of power.' They added, 'The most compelling reason to deny Belliveau's motion is that allowing his travel to Washington, D.C. places Capitol Police Officers in danger.' Belliveau is accused of using bear spray against police during the Capitol attack and has pleaded not guilty. He filed a motion supporting his request to attend the inauguration. Belliveau's attorneys argued, 'It is also vital to remember that, while Mr. Belliveau stands accused, he is presumed innocent, thus the mere fact that he is charged does not suggest that he is inherently more dangerous that any other person.
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