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Risky business: Some Capitol riot defendants forgo lawyers

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Some defendants charged in the U.S. Capitol riot are shunning defense lawyers and representing themselves, leading to some awkward exchanges in court.

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  1. Hickory Daily Record

    Risky business: Some Capitol riot defendants forgo lawyers (opens Hickory Daily Record)

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    Some defendants charged in the U.S. Capitol riot are shunning defense lawyers and representing themselves, leading to some awkward exchanges in court.

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    Capitol riot: Some suspects forgoing attorneys at trial (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they're brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without a lawyer.

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