I amFederal police is investigating the attack on the Capitol in Washington The fbi Now alleged communication between rioters and Congress members or their employees. As reported by news channel CNN, investigators investigated whether the mob – knowingly or unknowingly – helped the Capitol.

Neither the Department of Justice nor the FBI made any official statement. According to the broadcaster, representatives of the authorities, who had expressed themselves anonymously, also emphasized that the possible existence of such communication data – the so-called metadata – had yet to be misconceived or even criminalized. Does not constitute. If the suspicion is confirmed, investigators may apply for a court order to examine the contents of the communication.

It is still unclear whether the officers were able to see text messages from the 300 accused so far, in which they reported to each other about alleged contact with Congress members or staff before the attack on Congress, or whether the metadata Had also confirmed such communication.

FBI director Christopher Ray was given the button

Security officials initially identified the cellular data of those who were not authorized to be in the Capitol using the exclusion principle. Collection of this metadata is allowed. The action of the security agencies was at a congressional hearing by the FBI director Christopher ray This week he was questioned by several senators. Republicans Josh Hawley and Mike Lee expressed concerns that investigators may exceed their powers. Rayle showed himself the button for reasons of investigative strategy in this case.