Overview

• Over 78 January 6 defendants have filed a class action lawsuit against Capitol Police officers, claiming millions in damages for injuries.
• Edward Jacob (Jake) Lang, a central figure in the lawsuit, was injured by a rubber bullet and accuses the police of excessive force.
• The lawsuit has been taken up by attorneys Stefanie Lambert and Russell Newman, known for their conservative legal advocacy.
• Federal prosecutors have charged over 1,265 individuals related to the January 6 events, with more than 460 incarcerated.
• The lawsuit's claims include injuries from rubber bullets, chemical sprays, and physical assaults by police.