January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process

Defendants in the January 6 US Capitol riot are seeking compensation through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), a lesser-known process that allows individuals to file claims against the US government. The FTCA has been used by some January 6 defendants to potentially recover millions of dollars in damages, sparking debate over its application in high-profile cases.

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