Army Lawyer Alleges Retaliation for Criticizing Generals Over Pentagon’s Jan. 6 Response
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Army lawyer Earl Matthews claims he is facing retaliation for criticizing superiors' account of the Pentagon's response to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Matthews accused Generals Charles Flynn and Walter Piatt of lying about the response and not acting urgently enough during the attack.
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Matthews was recommended for promotion but denied advancement, which he alleges was reprisal for his criticism.
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The D.C. National Guard commander has disputed the Pentagon's timeline of approving troop deployment on Jan. 6.
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Matthews wants inspector general reports that he says unfairly criticize the D.C. National Guard commander to be retracted.