Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence
- Donald Trump pardoned many January 6 rioters shortly after his second inauguration, including individuals with serious criminal records such as rape and domestic violence.
- Nearly six in 10 Americans oppose pardoning rioters convicted of crimes, highlighting public discontent.
- Critics argue that the pardons symbolize a lack of accountability and embolden radical militias.
- Several pardoned individuals face ongoing criminal cases unrelated to the Capitol riot, raising concerns about the implications of these pardons.
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Pardons and a settlement could spell violence to come • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol building following a “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)President Donald Trump’s pardon of nearly all the rioters in the U.S. Capitol break-in on Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,500 of them, should resonate with people in Oregon. This month, the federal government settled a lawsuit claiming that the Trump administration used excessi…
Elwood Watson: Trump’s pardons, scared Republican and a second Jim Crow
His second inauguration had just occurred and the speeches were barely over when Donald Trump pardoned pretty much all of the January 6 rioters. At the moment, the president continues to enact executive orders, coupled with promises to force Washington to bend to his political will. Given the intense degree of activity and resistance, it may be difficult to decipher what is actually happening. Hours into his second term, Trump surrendered accoun…
Appellate court rejects appeal of man in Jan. 6 state Capitol stabbing
A state appellate court has declined to overturn the conviction of man serving 20 years in prison for a stabbing that took place as he clashed with members of the Proud Boys during 2021 protest.
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who plotted murder of federal employees wants conviction overturned
A man who received a pardon from President Donald Trump over his participation in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol now wants a separate federal conviction overturned for an even more heinous crime.Knoxville, Tennessee-based ABC affiliate WATE recently reported that 35 year-old Edward Kelley is now arguing that Trump's pardon should mean that a different felony conviction should also be thrown out. Kelley was convicted in Nove…
The Hollywood Reporter
LOVEBSCOTTTrump Considers Pardon for Pras Michel, Fugee Convicted of Conspiracy and Corruption
Both the president and the rapper-producer had been investigated in recent years by the same Justice Department public corruption unit.
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