Trump inauguration protests: charges dropped against last 39 activists

US government’s motion to dismiss final charges comes 18 months after more than 200 people were arrested

The US government is dropping charges against the last 39 people accused of participating in a violent protest on the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Friday’s motion to dismiss charges seemingly ends an 18-month saga that started with the justice department attempting to convict more than 190 people.

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