U.S. Justice Dept won't defend Republican lawmaker in Capitol riot lawsuit

U.S. Justice Dept won't defend Republican lawmaker in Capitol riot lawsuit
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The U.S. Justice Department in a court filing on Tuesday declined to defend Republican congressman Mo Brooks in a lawsuit that alleges he conspired to instigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The lawsuit was brought by Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell.

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