According to the British news agency Reuters, the lawsuit was filed in Washington District Court by the family of 42-year-old police officer Brian Siknik, who died on January 7.
A medical examiner concluded that Brian Sickink was not injured in the Capitol Hill attack and died of physical causes, but that the events of January 6 "played a role in leading him to this condition."
Documents filed in court allege that "Donald Trump deliberately incited the crowd and directed the attack."
The lawsuit also alleges that the ensuing violence resulted in the injury of several people, including Siknik, who later died, and that this situation was the result of Donald Trump's words. it was
A spokesman for former President Donald Trump could not be reached for comment Thursday evening. In addition to the employee's death, Trump has also been accused of violating Siknik's civil rights and seeking $10 million in damages. it was done
Two protesters are also mentioned in the lawsuit. The US House of Representatives is investigating the events of January 6 and asked prosecutors in December to indict Trump on sedition charges.
The committee's request to the Justice Department marks the first time Congress has prosecuted a former president.
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