My Humble Attempt to Understand the Capitol Riots

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In January 2021, approximately 2,500 protesters stormed Capitol Hill. The casualties included four rioters, and Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick, who was assaulted and later died of a stroke. As well, four officers who defended Capitol Hill later died by suicide.

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