Capitol Riot Committee Recommends Charging Meadows for Defying Subpoena

Key Points

• The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot has voted to recommend contempt charges against former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
• Meadows defied a subpoena to testify before the committee about his role in the events leading up to the Capitol attack.
• The committee believes that Meadows has information that is relevant to its investigation and that his refusal to cooperate is an attempt to obstruct justice.

The Investigation

The House select committee is investigating the January 6 Capitol riot, which was an attempt by supporters of former President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The committee is investigating the role that Meadows played in the events leading up to the riot, including his communications with Trump and other members of the White House.

Meadows' Refusal to Cooperate

Meadows was subpoenaed by the committee to testify about his role in the riot, but he refused to do so. The committee then voted to recommend contempt charges against him. If the full House votes to approve the contempt charges, Meadows could face a fine or imprisonment.

The Committee's Recommendation

The committee's recommendation to charge Meadows with contempt is a significant development in the investigation. It is the first time that the committee has recommended criminal charges against an individual. The recommendation is a sign that the committee is serious about its investigation and that it will not tolerate obstruction from witnesses.

The Next Steps

The full House will now vote on whether to approve the contempt charges against Meadows. If the House approves the charges, Meadows could face a fine or imprisonment. The committee is also expected to continue its investigation into the Capitol riot and may recommend additional charges against other individuals.