DOJ pushes back on Biden’s call to prosecute those who defy Jan. 6 subpoenas
By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times - Friday, October 15, 2021
The Justice Department on Friday pushed back against President Biden’s call to prosecute individuals who defy a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
“The Department of Justice will make its own independent decisions in all prosecutions based solely on the facts and the law. Period. Full stop,” Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said in an email to the Washington Times.
In his strongest comments yet on what should happen to those who refuse to comply with the committee, Mr. Biden on Friday said they should face legal consequences.
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