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Benjamin Phillips Death

The death of Benjamin Phillips near the U.S. Capitol during the riot on January 6, 2021, and the subsequent determination of the cause of death by the District of Columbia chief medical examiner.

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benjamin phillips cause of death

Benjamin (Ben) Phillips, 50, who died on January 6, 2021 near the U.S. Capitol during the riot, was initially reported by fellow protesters and police as having suffered a “medical emergency” or strok...