In the months since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, videos and investigations have underscored how violent it was. The attack broke windows and damaged offices in the Capitol building. The rioters beat and maced police officers, with prosecutors counting about 1,000 physical assaults. About 150 officers suffered injuries, and many are still coping with psychological trauma. “I felt like I was fighting for my life,” one Capitol Police officer told The Times.

Source: New York Times September 17, 2021 10:40 UTC