Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters

With the White House in the background, President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders, for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

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