Judges Keeping Capitol Riot Trials In D.C Amid Bias Claims

WASHINGTON (AP) – A growing number of Capitol riot defendants are pushing to get their trials moved out of Washington. They claim they can’t get a fair trial before unbiased jurors in the District of Columbia. But, so far, the judges presiding over the cases have consistently rejected those requests for a change of trial venue. Plenty of Washington residents have personal connections to the riot, making it a challenge for judges and attorneys to choose impartial jurors. The task is even tougher as lawmakers hold high-profile public hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection less than a mile from the federal courthouse.