January 6 defendants who engaged in violence against police officers are filing claims for compensation from the Trump administration under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This act allows individuals who believe they have been wronged by the government to seek monetary damages. The Department of Justice has discretion over whether to settle these claims, which could provide a means for the Trump administration to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 events. The claims will be funded from the judgment fund, which is a continuous appropriation established by Congress. All defendants seeking compensation had previously received pardons from Trump.
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January 6 Defendants File Claims for Compensation Under Federal Tort Claims Act
Defendants from the January 6 incident are utilizing the Federal Tort Claims Act to seek compensation from the Trump administration. The Department of Justice has full discretion over the claims, which could be funded through the judgment fund established by Congress. All claimants had received pardons from Trump.
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January 6 Defendants File Claims for Compensation Under Federal Tort Claims Act