Attorney General William Barr told top Justice Department prosecutors that he wants them to be aggressive in bringing charges related to protest violence, including exploring using a rarely used sedition law, a source says
Since taking office in 2019, Barr has lashed out at a group of left-leaning district attorneys in cities around the country who have sought to change the way they prosecute low-level drug and other crimes. It's a theme that has gained traction in conservative media, which Barr follows closely, and he is known to focus on the issue from time to time.
Some cases have been for riot-related crimes and some have been for lesser offenses that usually are handled by local authorities, not federal prosecutors. Barr told attorneys nationwide on the recent call that he wants them to find ways to bring federal cases as a way to deal with unrest in cities around the country. The approach falls in line with Barr's public posture since Floyd's death in late May.
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