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The Jan. 6 congressional committee and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are in a standoff over interview transcripts that to date the committee has refused to share despite having its first public hearing this month, a problem that is leading to further trial delays for Jan. 6 defendants.
Proud Boys leaders charged with seditious conspiracy are caught in the middle of the stalemate after their counsel filed a motion to continue the trial in order to review the transcripts prior to the hearing.
The DOJ sent a letter to the committeeâs head investigative attorney reiterating their request for a copy of all witness interview transcripts.
âThe Select Committeeâs failure to grant the Department access to these transcripts complicates the Departmentâs ability to investigate and prosecute those who engaged in criminal conduct in relation to the January 6 attack on the Capitol,â the letter read…