DOJ Retracts Claim It Seized ‘Fully Constructed’ Lego Set From Accused Capitol Rioter

A sign for the Department of Justice is seen in Washington on Jan. 12, 2021. Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images

The Department of Justice has retracted its claim that it seized a “fully constructed U.S. Capitol Lego set” from an accused Jan. 6 Capitol breacher.

In an memorandum asking a court to order Robert Morss be held pending trial, prosecutors claimed that law enforcement officials “recover[ed] a fully constructed U.S. Capitol Lego set” while arresting the defendant.