In a surprising move, the Justice Department has fired three prosecutors associated with the criminal cases stemming from the January 6 Capitol riot, as reported by multiple sources. Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly executed the firings, leading to concerns over a potential purge within the department. The decision has raised alarms among legal experts and within the DOJ workforce, with many viewing it as a chilling development for those involved in prosecuting January 6 defendants. This abrupt action is perceived as part of ongoing tensions surrounding the investigations into the Capitol unrest.