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HomeVideoElectrocuted, beaten, abused: Capitol Police recall their own 'vulnerability' on Jan. 6

Electrocuted, beaten, abused: Capitol Police recall their own ‘vulnerability’ on Jan. 6

It was a day of raw, emotional testimony on Capitol Hill as lawmakers on a new, select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection held their first hearing. Lisa Desjardins has this report.

Viewer warning: The testimony included videos of violence from the riot, as well as offensive language — some of which is featured in this report.

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