Jan. 6 D.C. Metro Cop’s Suicide Ruled 'in Line of Duty'

Published MAR 10 2022·Updated DEC 21 2022

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The Spin

Left narrative

Justice has finally been served. Smith was a hero, and what happened at the Capitol was an unnecessary tragedy. His family should be taken care of.

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Pro-Trump narrative

While the suicide was tragic, the left media have latched onto and exagerated stories like this to make the Jan. 6 riots seem far more violent and menacing than they actually were.

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The Jan. 6 Capitol Riots

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cbsNOV 2021

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D.C. police officer’s suicide after Jan. 6 riot declared line-of-duty death

NBCNOV 2021

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IndependentNOV 2021

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CNNNOV 2021

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Raw StoryNOV 2021

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