Individuals who participated in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot have filed a class action lawsuit against police, alleging excessive use of force during the events of that day. The lawsuit claims that law enforcement used "indiscriminate" force that resulted in physical and emotional injuries to members of the crowd that had gathered in support of then-President Trump.

Separately, Daniel Tocci, who was among those pardoned by President Trump for his role in the January 6 events, has been sentenced to prison on unrelated charges involving possession of child pornography. Court documents describe the collection as "enormous" in scope.

Tocci's legal team had previously argued that the child pornography case should be dismissed, contending that "all the evidence" in the matter originated from the investigation into his participation in the Capitol siege. This argument was ultimately unsuccessful, and the case proceeded to sentencing.

The dual developments highlight ongoing legal proceedings related to the January 6 events, both for and against participants. While some individuals received presidential pardons for their actions that day, separate criminal matters unrelated to the Capitol events continue to move through the courts.

The class action lawsuit represents a significant legal challenge to law enforcement's response during the Capitol events, with plaintiffs seeking compensation for alleged injuries sustained during police crowd control efforts.