Posted 12/5/2023, 11:00:11 PM
Johnson Accuses Republicans of Blurring Jan. 6 Footage, Complicating Riot Prosecutions
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans are blurring Jan. 6 footage to protect rioters from prosecution by the DOJ
- The DOJ has long had access to the footage for the 1,200+ cases against Capitol rioters
- Blurring faces could prevent amateur investigators from identifying more suspects
- Shortly after becoming Speaker, Johnson pledged to release thousands of hours of Jan. 6 footage
- Rep. Barry Loudermilk said it's important to hide identities of people who entered after doors were already opened