Michael Sherwin, the federal prosecutor tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, told "60 Minutes" in an interview that aired Sunday night evidence collected thus far likely meets the threshold to charge some suspects with sedition.

Any person charged with sedition is effectively accused of attempting to overthrow the U.S. government and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Scott Pelley, the correspondent, pointed out that the U.S. government has not charged anyone tied to the riot with sedition, but he quoted the statute and said that it seems like a "very low bar" to bring the charge. 

Sherwin disagreed.

"But I will tell you this," he said. "I personally believe the evidence is trending towards that, and probably meets those elements."