“The Department received anonymous allegations that active or retired members were present at events at the United States Capitol on January 6 and, as needed, provided that information to the FBI,” said FDNY spokesman Frank Dwyer.
The rioters occupied the House and Senate chambers, smashed windows and waved Trump, American and Confederate flags.
A large number of photos and videos captured the rebellion, which left five people dead.
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On Saturday, prosecutors had filed 17 cases in the federal district court and 40 others in the District Court of Columbia for a variety of crimes, ranging from assaulting police officers to entering restricted areas of the United States Capitol, theft of federal property and threats to legislators.
Prosecutors said other cases remained sealed, dozens of others were being sought by federal agents, and the United States attorney in Washington promised on Friday that “all options were on the table” for charges, including possible sedition.
Associated Press information was used in this report.
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