Attorney General William Barr Proposes Sedition Charges Against Racism Protesters, Prosecuting Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors to charge rioters and any others who committed violent crimes at recent protests with sedition.Barr’s unusual comments came during a call with officials across the country, including U.S. attorneys.He listed several charges prosecutors could potentially bring against protesters who became violent or rioters, including assaulting a federal officer, rioting, use of explosives, racketeering and sedition.The New York Times reported that after Barr spoke, Richard Donoghue, a top aide to the deputy attorney general, noted that some of the cities...