Federal Prosecutors: $1.5M In Damages Caused On Jan. 6

Federal prosecutors have determined that the January 6 insurrection caused $1.5 million in damage to the US Capitol. The Justice Department disclosed this cost in a letter to Paul Hodgkins' lawyer, as Hodgkins pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding. Prosecutors are seeking restitution from participants, with Hodgkins ordered to pay $2000. The method for calculating this amount remains unclear.

What was the financial impact of the January 6 insurrection on the US Capitol?

• $500,000

• $1.5 million

• $2 million

• $1 million

Who did the Justice Department address in their letter revealing the cost of the insurrection?

• The Vice President

• The President

• A lawyer for Paul Hodgkins

• The Speaker of the House

What was Paul Hodgkins' plea in relation to the January 6 insurrection?

• Guilty to trespassing

• Not guilty

• Guilty to vandalism

• Guilty to obstructing an official proceeding

What amount was Paul Hodgkins asked to pay in restitution?

• $3000

• $2500

• $1500

• $2000

What is unclear about the restitution amount Hodgkins was asked to pay?

• If it was enough

• Whether it was paid

• Who will receive it

• How investigators determined the amount