The January 6 riots caused at least $ 1.5 million in damage to the U.S. Capitol in Washington. According to the Washington Post, the prosecutor Mona Sedky announced the information in court.
The publication emphasizes that naming the amount of damage is important as prosecutors plan to demand compensation from the accused.
About 450 people have been charged. In addition, more than 200 people are accused of obstructing the work of Congress, which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
On January 6, supporters of former President Donald Trump, who were protesting against the victory of President Joe Biden, tried to storm the Capitol and disrupt the voting of the results of the presidential election. Five people, including a policeman, were killed in the confrontation.
The U.S. House of Representatives, by 252 votes to 175, supported the creation of a commission of inquiry into the January 6 raid on the Capitol and the attempted coup.
