# violence
Two new federal lawsuits have been filed against former President Donald Trump. Law enforcement officials filed a lawsuit at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, claiming they were injured and traumatized by attacks directed by Trump.
The two complaints -- one by the U.S. Capitol Police and the other by two members of the DC Metropolitan Police Department -- join six other civil lawsuits against Trump, rioters or others for their alleged role in encouraging the Capitol attack.
The latest case accuses Trump of directing assault and battery; Aiding and abetting assault and battery; In violation of local D.C. laws against incitement to riot and disorderly conduct. They are also filing claims under the "Klan Act," a Reconstruction-era law that has been cited in other lawsuits against Trump and his Allies on Jan. 6.
"Based on information and belief, Defendant Trump agreed to and conspired with his followers to attack the Capitol in order to prevent Congress and Vice President Mike Pence from carrying out their duty to certify the winner of the 2020 presidential election by force, intimidation, or threat. Election, "said the lawsuit filed by Capitol Police Officer Marcus Moore.