Trump is a 'gangster' responsible for January 6, a Capitol rioter's lawyer argued
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Defense Blames Trump for January 6 Capitol RiotDustin Thompson’s trial focuses on Trump’s influence in the 2021 Capitol attack, with jurors deliberating a verdict within hours.
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- Thompson’s lawyer called Trump a 'gangster' who incited the crowd on January 6, 2021.
- The defense framed Thompson’s actions as influenced by Trump and his difficult personal situation in 2020.
- Federal prosecutors argued that Trump lacked the authority to approve or legalize the Capitol breach.
- Jurors were instructed to hold Thompson accountable regardless of Trump’s involvement.
You had, frankly, a gangster who was in power.— Samuel Shamansky, defense lawyer for Dustin Thompson, during his closing argument in the trial.
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