Trump Asks Court To Pause Capitol Riot Civil Lawsuits

NBC News reports:

Attorneys for Donald Trump asked a judge on Tuesday evening to stay proceedings in various civil cases that seek to hold the former president liable for damages stemming from the Jan. 6 riot, once again seeking to starve off the legal consequences of his actions in the aftermath of his 2020 election loss as he runs for the White House again.

The motion was filed in connection with a lawsuit filed by Democratic members of Congress. Trump’s attorneys asked the judge for a stay in the case, citing the pending criminal case against Trump in Washington in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. If Trump is elected president, then he would likely be immune from civil Jan. 6 lawsuits.

Read the full article. Trump is also being sued by members of the Capitol Police and DC’s Metropolitan Police.

Former President Trump’s attorneys have asked a judge to pause proceedings in multiple civil cases related to the Jan. 6 riot, once again seeking to stave off the legal consequences of Trump’s actions as he runs for the White House again. https://t.co/6BtBijoBzL

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