DOJ Moves to Clear Jan. 6 Convictions in Surprise Bid Tied to Trump Order

The Department of Justice has filed motions to vacate the convictions of several high-profile defendants involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, a move reportedly linked to an order from former President Donald Trump. The court filings were submitted to the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday. Details of the specific defendants and charges affected by the motion are not yet clear. The action is part of a sweeping effort to review convictions related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.