Taake, previously charged with sex crimes in Texas, was convicted of assaulting a police officer at the Capitol with bear spray and a whip during the January 6th riots. Despite the severity of his actions, which occurred while he was out on bond, Taake’s time served for the January 6th charges was credited toward his earlier sex crimes due to a blanket pardon, resulting in a significantly reduced sentence. He displayed no remorse for his actions and denied responsibility. His actions at the Capitol were deemed violent and not protected by the First Amendment.
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Following President Trump’s pardon, Andrew Taake, a January 6th rioter, was arrested in Leon County, Texas, on Tuesday for a 2016 charge of online solicitation of a minor. A multi-agency operation tracked Taake to the residence, culminating in his arrest. Despite a request from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Taake’s release from federal custody was not prevented due to a delay in processing the warrant. He is now held without bond pending transfer to Harris County Jail.
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Andrew Taake, a Texas man pardoned by President Trump for his participation in the January 6th Capitol attack, is now wanted in Texas on a pre-existing charge of soliciting a minor. Despite a request from Texas authorities, Taake was released from federal prison on January 20th. This release, along with similar instances involving pardoned individuals from Indiana, Florida, and Kentucky, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in handling those released under the blanket pardons. The Harris County District Attorney’s office is actively working to apprehend Taake.
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Andrew Taake, a January 6th Capitol attacker pardoned by Donald Trump, faces an outstanding charge of soliciting a minor. Trump’s blanket pardon for those involved in the Capitol riot freed Taake from a federal prison sentence for assaulting police. However, a pre-existing state-level charge of soliciting a minor remains unresolved, making Taake a fugitive from Houston authorities. This situation highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding Trump’s pardons and their impact on justice for victims and law enforcement.
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John Q. Hosedrinker