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Rudy Giuliani faces possible expulsion from the New York State Bar after incendiary statements he made to supporters of the president Donald Trump last week before they stormed the Capitol.
The organization said Monday it has opened an investigation into whether Giuliani should remain one of its members. The statutes state that “no one who advocates overthrowing the US government” will remain a member.
Expulsion from the Bar Association, a voluntary membership organization dating back to 1876 is not the same as losing the right to exercise the law. That can only be done by the judge.
A message has been sent to Giuliani’s spokesperson asking for comment. The Bar Association added that Giuliani will be given due process and will have the opportunity to explain and defend his statements and actions.
The United States Capitol was forced to close its doors on Wednesday, with lawmakers in, after violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and the police.
Protesters knocked down the metal barricades at the base of the steps of the Capitol.
The White House reports that the National Guard and federal police are going to the Capitol to help remove the occupation of Trump supporters.
Trump urged Vice President Mike Pence, who will play a largely ceremonial role in the process, to avoid certification of Biden’s victory, even though the Vice President does not have that power.
The protesters stormed the United States Congress on Wednesday after breaking down several security gates and confronting police, who were overwhelmed, causing chaotic scenes in the US capital.
A woman is helped by the police during the demonstration in the Capitol.
Capitol police tried to prevent the protesters from entering.
Police aim their guns at protesters trying to enter the Capitol.
The two chambers declared themselves in recess, forcing the Electoral College to suspend the debate.
Giuliani, a former New York City mayor, is Trump’s personal attorney and has been instrumental in the Republican president’s struggle to undo his electoral defeat to the elected president. Joe Biden, a Democrat.
The Bar Association claimed it has received hundreds of complaints about Giuliani’s actions to perpetuate Trump’s unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud. including last Wednesday’s intense statements in Washington when Congress gathered to confirm the triumph of Biden’s Electoral College.
“If we’re wrong, we’ll make a fool of ourselves, but if we’re right, many of them will go to prison”Giuliani stated to a crowd. “Let’s Fight For A Trial”.
The Bar Association said in a statement that Giuliani’s comments “were clearly intended to encourage Trump supporters who are dissatisfied with the election outcome to resolve the matter themselves.”
New Jersey Democratic Representative. Andy Kim joined efforts to clean up the Capitol rotunda early Thursday morning. (Andrew Harnik)
Workers removed the remains of the sculpture pedestals in Statuary Hall, Capitol. (SHAWN THEW)
Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina looks at the damage to the federal Capitol after the riots on Wednesday afternoon. (Andrew Harnik)
A federal employee cleans the outside area of house speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office, one of which was invaded by the rioters. (J. Scott Applewhite)
Maintenance workers cleaned the exterior of the Capitol, which looked peaceful the morning after the violent riot on Wednesday. (Julio Cortez)
Secret Service assault squad agents were inspecting the capital’s rotunda as she and other law enforcement units monitored violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump who stormed the Capitol until late Wednesday night. (J. Scott Applewhite)
A National Guard soldier stands guard at a quiet Capitol building while maintenance workers erect a security fence around its perimeter. (John Minchillo)
On Wednesday afternoon, protesters loyal to President Donald Trump responded to his call to go to the Capitol, where they turned violent shortly thereafter. (Jose Luis Magana)
One of the earliest manifestations of violence and damage was suffered by members of the press reporting the incidents since Wednesday afternoon. (Jose Luis Magana)
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