Federal Prosecutors Placed on Leave Over Racist Description of January 6 Rioters in Court Document

Two federal prosecutors in Washington, DC were placed on leave after describing the January 6, 2021attack at the US Capitol as stemming from a mob of rioters in a sentencing memo. The prosecutors' language was seen as inflammatory by some, leading to calls for their removal from the case. An investigation is underway to determine if the prosecutors' actions violated any laws or regulations. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over how federal prosecutors handle sensitive cases involving political figures.