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Trump to apply for immunity from January 6 lawsuit, lawyer for plaintiffs says

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Donald Trump is to apply for immunity from a lawsuit taken by seven Capitol police officers injured in the January 6, 2021 , riot.

The lawsuit alleges Trump encouraged his supporters to storm the Capitol while Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election was being confirmed by Congress .

In court filings, Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has said that he encouraged only peaceful protest.