Capitol police officers injured in January riot to sue Trump and extremists

Donald Trump is accused of inciting the violence to a speech to his supporters (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)

US Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups.

The officers accuse Trump and others of intentionally sending a violent mob on January 6 to disrupt the congressional certification of the election.