# violence
Former President Donald Trump was hit with two new federal lawsuits Tuesday, filed Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol by law enforcement officials who claim Trump directed the attack that left them injured and traumatized.
The two complaints - one by the U.S. Capitol Police and the other by two members of the D.C. Police Department - were filed along with six other civil suits alleging that Trump, rioters or others allegedly played a 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.