Breaking: U.S. drops charges against 129 inauguration day protesters

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Federal prosecutors on Thursday decided to drop charges against 129 people who protested the inauguration of President Trump in Washington last year. In the filing, U.S. attorneys said the decision was made in light of a not guilty verdict last month for the first six defendants to stand trial for the demonstrations. The violent protests on Jan. 20, 2017, resulted in 234 people being charged or arrested, most with felony charges, after clashes with police and more than $100,000 in damage to downtown Washington. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM   Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108