Why Donald Trump can't be prosecuted for 'dereliction of duty' for his inaction on Jan. 6
- Written by Tim Bakken, Professor of Law, United States Military Academy West Point
Pro-Trump protesters and police clash on Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)During the prime-time hearing on July 21, 2022 of the House January 6 committee, the two panel members leading the hearing used the phrase “dereliction of duty” to describe the conduct of then-President...
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