On Monday, social media “influencer” and vocal Trump supporter Brandon Straka proclaimed victory in a January 6th-related civil case filed against him by several Capitol Police officers. Straka released this statement on X/Twitter:
π¨VICTORY!!!π¨
I have WON the J6 civil case against me by the corrupt, lying, leftist Soros-funded DC nonprofit lawfirm Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (@LawyersComm).Over 2 years ago I was served in a civil lawsuit by 8 black and brown Capitol Police officers⦠pic.twitter.com/im2DRzS5Al
β Brandon Straka (@BrandonStraka) December 18, 2023
In the video embedded in his X/Twitter statement, Mr. Straka describes how the original dismissal left a legal window open for the plaintiffs to refile some of their claims. Mr. Straka’s attorney sent a message, shown in the video, warning them against the notion. The plaintiff’s counsel replied with…