https://www.ktvq.com/news/national-n...xcuse-in-court

"Attorneys for at least seven accused rioters have referenced Mr. Trump in efforts to explain their clients' actions, according to statements and documents reviewed by CBS News."

"The government's charging documents and memos arguing to detain defendants before trial have suggested Mr. Trump inspired at least 20 of the accused rioters."

https://www.cbs17.com/news/national-news/duped-and-egged-on-capitol-rioters-use-trump-as-excuse-in-court/

"Attorneys for at least seven accused rioters have referenced Mr. Trump in efforts to explain their clients’ actions, according to statements and documents reviewed by CBS News."

https://www.ktvq.com/news/national-news/duped-and-egged-on-capitol-rioters-use-trump-as-excuse-in-court

Attorneys for at least seven accused rioters have referenced Mr. Trump in efforts to explain their clients' actions, according to statements and documents reviewed by CBS News.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/27/politics/trump-defense-capitol-attack-charges/index.html

“You become very self-interested very quickly when you’ve been charged by the Department of Justice,” said Elie Honig, a CNN legal analyst and former federal prosecutor. “Whatever political mission these people thought they were on while invading the Capitol, now that they might get locked up, they’ll point the finger wherever they need to. Political goals now go out the window.”

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/8/accused-rioters-blame-trump-for-inspiring-january-6-violence

"Lawyers have not yet sought dismissal of charges or acquittal during a trial based on the idea that Trump incited their clients, instead making the claim as part of efforts to spare them from pretrial detention."

“If anything, it is an admission to criminal conduct,” Town, now the general counsel of cybersecurity firm Gray Analytics, told Reuters. “While this ineffective tactic may help with headlines, it will not help the fate of any defendant.”