Criminal Law
The First January 6 Trial Is Set to Begin
The sweeping January 6 investigation is headed into a new phase, with the first trial set to begin on Monday.
The stakes are undeniably high. The outcome is likely to influence scores of criminal defendants who face similar charges related to the attack on the US Capitol, and even could impact the major conspiracy cases the Justice Department is pursuing against right-wing extremists.
Jury selection for defendant Guy Reffitt’s trial begins Monday morning and is expected to last at least a day.
