Special Report: Capitol Police disciplinary reports show pattern of misconduct

By Shawn Zeller, Joanne Levine and Evan Campbell

Posted September 24, 2020 at 11:01am

CQ Roll Call reporter Chris Marquette reveals his explosive story on the Capitol Police on how court documents show a pattern of misconduct and abuse, including soliciting sex, unsecured guns and derogatory comments.

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