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A Democrat congressman has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for allegedly inciting an attack on the US Capitol. A Republican lawyer, including Trump's son Donald Jr. and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani, has been indicted in the case.
Earlier last month, another Democrat congressman filed a lawsuit against Trump over the same allegations, according to the Singapore-based The Straits Times.
On January 8, Trump supporters attacked the Capitol building. Extremists have been wreaking havoc in the parliamentary process of recognizing Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election. At least five people, including a policeman, were killed.
The incident sparked widespread criticism around the world, with Donald Trump accused of tarnishing the history of democracy in the United States. However, he has not yet admitted that he lost that election last November.
The lawsuit alleges that Trump, his son, lawyer Rudy, and Congressman Moe Brooks were speaking at a rally that day. The Capitol was later attacked by that procession.
"After losing the election, Trump declared war on the peaceful transfer of power," said Congressman Swalwell, who filed the lawsuit. He repeatedly told his supporters that the election had been rigged. In the end, he called on supporters to move to Washington DC.
He said, ‘The accused have organized the supporters, persuaded them, spread tension. They are responsible for the casualties and damage in that incident. '
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