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Overview
Michael Fanone was a DC Metropolitan Police Officer who responded to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. He was dragged into the mob, beaten, tased, and suffered a heart attack and traumatic brain injury during the insurrection. He became an outspoken critic of efforts to downplay the severity of the attack and testified before Congress about his experience.
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Controversies & Concerns
Dragged into mob and severely beaten during January 6 Capitol attack, suffered heart attack and traumatic brain injury
Became outspoken critic of Republican efforts to minimize the insurrection
Testified before Congress about the violence he experienced on January 6
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Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Officer assaulted during Jan 6 Capitol attack Trump incited
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Key Timeline
January 6, 2021
Responded to Capitol attack, was dragged into mob, beaten, tased, suffered heart attack and TBI
2021
Testified before House Select Committee on January 6 attack
2022
Left the police force, continued advocacy for accountability