A judge dismissed the January 6th cases against Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump Jr., while allowing most parts of the cases against Trump himself to proceed. D.C. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta issued the 112-page ruling earlier this month on three January 6th lawsuits involving Trump and his allies. In his ruling, […]
A judge dismissed the January 6th cases against Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump Jr., while allowing most parts of the cases against Trump himself to proceed.
D.C. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta issued the 112-page ruling earlier this month on three January 6th lawsuits involving Trump and his allies. In his ruling, Mehta accused Trump supports of being ready to participate in violent acts on Trump’s behalf, Just the News reports.
In Thompson v. Trump, 11 members of the House and two Capitol Police officers were seeking damages from Trump, Giuliani, Rep. Mo Brooks and the Proud Boys for physical injuries and emotional distress.
Mehta granted motions to dismiss by Giuliani and Trump Jr., though motions of Trump, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and the Oath Keepers were denied.
Rep. Eric Swalwell filed a personal lawsuit in March of 2021 against Trump, Trump Jr., Brooks and Giuliani, accusing them of negligence and emotional distress. All defendants, except Brooks, have asked for the case to be dismissed.
Mehta dismissed all claims against Trump Jr. and Giuliani in Swalwell v. Trump, but only dismissed some of the claims against Trump.
The two Capitol Police officers - James Blassingame and Sidney Hemby - also filed their own lawsuits against Trump.
Mehta granted part of Trump’s request for dismissal in the case, but he still faces accusations of “directing/aiding and abetting assault” and violating “public safety statutes.”
