Prosecuting the Capitol Rioters

<p>In the months since a pro-Trump mob breached the walls of the Capitol building, some 420 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the attack. And that number is expected to rise.</p><p>As federal prosecutors prepare for a unique challenge, we look at the twists and turns of bringing those who were in the building to justice.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/alan-feuer?smid=pc-thedaily">Alan Feuer</a>, a reporter covering courts and criminal justice for The New York Times. </p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/signup/NTTD?smid=pc-thedaily">Sign up here</a> to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. </p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Prosecutors are negotiating plea agreements as they<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/us/politics/capitol-riot-investigation-plea-deals.html"> confront a sprawling investigation</a> with hundreds of defendants.</li><li>Defense lawyers have complained that some charges do not apply to what unfolded on Jan. 6. Here’s how those accused have<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/us/politics/capitol-riot-investigation-defenses.html"> challenged the accusations</a> against them.</li></ul><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.</p>