FBI, US attorney detail massive probe in deadly US Capitol riot

FBI investigators are sifting through over 100,000 pieces of digital evidence as part of their sweeping probe into the deadly US Capitol riot — and are eying whether the horde planned on taking lawmakers hostage, authorities said Tuesday.

Those staggering figures represent just the beginning of a sprawling investigation that’s expected to result in hundreds of alleged rioters facing criminal charges, FBI and DOJ officials vowed in a joint press briefing.