This morning, the FoxNews affiliate in Washington, D.C. learned that 6 Capitol
Police were suspended without pay for encouraging protesters to enter the U.S.
Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to the Gateway Pundit.
In addition, 29 other members of the Capitol Police are under investigation as
well. Here is the statement from the U.S. Capitol Police:
“Our Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the actions of 35 police
officers from that day. We currently have suspended six of those officers with
pay. Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has directed that any member of her
department whose behavior is not in keeping with the Department’s Rules of
Conduct will face appropriate discipline.”
At least two of the rioters told the FBI that a Capitol Police officer told them: “It’s
your house now.