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TexasTowelie

(115,263 posts)
Mon Jun 21, 2021, 05:18 AM Jun 2021

Democrats call for a bipartisan commission to investigate Michigan's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection

Michigan Democrats are urging the GOP-led Legislature to create a bipartisan, independent committee to investigate the role Michigan played in the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski and Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich introduced resolutions this week to call for the creation of a 12-member committee with subpoena power. Each party would appoint three members from the House and three members from the Senate.

At the end of the investigation, the commission would issue a report on its findings. The goal is to provide a full accounting of Michigan’s role in the insurrection.

“Michigan played a unique role in setting the stage for that attack and attempted insurrection — from serving as a dress rehearsal when an armed mob entered our state Capitol to state officials bringing false electors to Lansing in an attempt to undermine the results of a fair and free election,” Lasinski, of Scio Township, said in a statement. “The people of Michigan deserve answers and accountability for those involved.”

Read more: https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2021/06/17/democrats-call-for-a-bipartisan-commission-to-investigate-michigans-role-in-the-jan-6-insurrection

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Democrats call for a bipartisan commission to investigate Michigan's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2021 OP
Good! SheltieLover Jun 2021 #1
You're welcome. TexasTowelie Jun 2021 #2
I didn't see anything about arrests either SheltieLover Jun 2021 #3
Yes, there have been multiple arrests, 13 men so far. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #4
Ty!!! SheltieLover Jun 2021 #6
Yes, 13 arrested and charged so far. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #5

SheltieLover

(58,601 posts)
1. Good!
Mon Jun 21, 2021, 05:21 AM
Jun 2021

I don't know if those who conspired to kidnap Whitmer & others were ever charged. Were they?

Ty for posting.

TexasTowelie

(115,263 posts)
2. You're welcome.
Mon Jun 21, 2021, 05:53 AM
Jun 2021

I'm not aware of any charges being filed in the attempt to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, but I could have missed that story

SheltieLover

(58,601 posts)
3. I didn't see anything about arrests either
Mon Jun 21, 2021, 06:01 AM
Jun 2021

I could have missed it, too but, between the two of us, I doubt it escaped our attention.

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