DOJ official told GOP ally that big payouts were coming for Jan. 6 defendants
Months before the $1.7 billion fund was announced, Justice Department official Ed Martin said Capitol rioters would get millions, even if it took until 2028.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NBC News says: Months before the $1.7 billion fund was announced, Justice Department official Ed Martin said Capitol rioters would get millions, even if it took until 2028.
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- Published: May 19, 2026, 9:43 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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