Statement of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the Investigation into the January 6th Attack on the Capitol
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<div>U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s statement on the investigation into the January 6th Attack on the Capitol:</div>
U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s statement on the investigation into the January 6th Attack on the Capitol:
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