Congressman Ted Lieu and Mondaire Jones Request Investigation into Rudy Giuliani's Involvement in the Capitol Riot

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Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Mondaire Jones (D-NY) have sent a letter to the New York State Bar Association requesting an investigation into Rudy Giuliani, the President's attorney, for his involvement in the violent insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The incident resulted in the deaths of five people, including a U.S. Capitol Police Officer, and the injury of many more. The congressmen, both attorneys, believe that Giuliani's actions disqualify him from being a member in good standing with the New York State Bar Association.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Ted Lieu and Mondaire Jones have requested an investigation into Rudy Giuliani's involvement in the Capitol riot, citing his statements and actions that incited violence.
  • Giuliani has been accused of engaging in activities that would normally result in a lawyer being summarily thrown out of the profession, including attempting to subvert the 2020 election by seeking foreign campaign assistance and inciting a riot at the Capitol.
  • The congressmen believe that Giuliani's actions meet the threshold for disbarment, as he has allegedly committed at least three separate federal crimes, including inciting a riot, rebellion or insurrection, and seditious conspiracy.
  • The incident resulted in the deaths of five people, including a U.S. Capitol Police Officer, and the injury of many more.
  • Giuliani's actions have undermined the public's confidence in the legal profession and have disgraced the New York State Bar Association.

Statistics:

  • Five people died as a result of the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, including a U.S. Capitol Police Officer.
  • Many more people were injured during the riot.
  • Giuliani is reportedly the subject of at least two federal investigations, one for his business dealings in Ukraine and an FBI counterintelligence investigation for his political work.

Sources:

  • Congressman Ted Lieu, D-California, issued a news release on January 11 (Source: Congressman Ted Lieu's news release)
  • Letter from Congressman Ted Lieu and Mondaire Jones to the New York State Bar Association (Source: Congressman Ted Lieu's news release)
  • 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2101 - Inciting a riot (Source: Congressman Ted Lieu's news release)
  • 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2383 - Rebellion or insurrection (Source: Congressman Ted Lieu's news release)
  • 18 U.S.C Sec. 2384 - Seditious conspiracy (Source: Congressman Ted Lieu's news release)