Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Motion to Pause His Jan. 6 Civil Cases

The federal judge said that former President Donald Trump’s Fifth Amendment privilege is ‘far less likely’ to be affected in this case.

Former President Donald Trump and his attorney Todd Blanche attend his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 18, 2024 in New York City. Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images

A federal judge on Thursday denied former President Donald Trump’s motion to stay proceedings of all civil lawsuits linked to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Capitol, while his 2020 election interference criminal case is ongoing.

The lawsuits were brought by Democratic lawmakers and police officers who seek civil damages for harm they say they suffered during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, which aimed to stop Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s victory.