Philadelphia's District Attorney plans state charges against Jan. 6 rioters, despite federal pardons.

Philadelphia's District Attorney Larry Krasner plans to file state charges against Pennsylvanians involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, despite federal pardons. Krasner believes some participants may have violated state laws. He discussed this with NPR's Pien Huang. This move aims to hold the rioters accountable under state jurisdiction where federal charges no longer apply due to pardons.

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