Alex Jones signals willingness to sit for January 6 interview with Department of Justice – By Erin Snodgrass (Business Insider) / April 20, 2022
- Alex Jones reached out to the DOJ regarding a possible interview about his role on January 6, 2021.
- The New York Times reported that the InfoWars host sent the government a letter indicating a “desire” to talk.
- The DOJ has expanded the probe to include the planning of the rally that preceded the riot.
Far-right talk show host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has indicated his willingness to sit for an interview with federal prosecutors leading the Justice Department’s expanded investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot and rally, according to The New York Times.
In a statement via his lawyer, Jones said he sent the government a formal letter communicating his “desire” to talk with investigators about the role he played in the rally that preceded the riot, the outlet reported.
The InfoWars host was involved in planning and funding the “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, 2021, and gave an impassioned speech encouraging the crowd of Trump supporters to march to the Capitol.
