Andrew Paul Johnson, who received a pardon from former President Trump for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, has been arrested in Florida on charges of child molestation. The arrest came after a months-long investigation and involved allegations of Johnson attempting to silence the victim, using the potential payout from his Jan. 6 involvement as leverage. Johnson was accused of committing lewd and lascivious acts on the child. Further investigation revealed that Johnson had expressed an intent to include the child in his will, allegedly to prevent him from revealing Johnson’s actions.
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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 the January 6th Capitol attack, then-President Trump’s team has been in conflict with various media outlets, including the BBC, over their reporting. The controversy stems from the BBC’s editing of a speech Trump gave before the riot, in which he urged his supporters to “fight like hell.” Despite the availability of the full speech, Trump’s camp has criticized the BBC, which echoes the sentiment that the media has portrayed “fake news.” This backlash highlights the challenges of reporting on Trump, where any criticism is seen as bias.
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Moynihan, convicted for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, was captured on video breaching security and searching Senate documents, even expressing a desire to use them against perceived enemies. Despite being sentenced to nearly two years in prison, he was released due to a pardon from Donald Trump. However, Moynihan has been rearrested, becoming the first pardoned rioter to face new charges related to alleged political violence. Other January 6th participants granted clemency have also encountered legal issues since their release.
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Christopher Moynihan, a Capitol rioter pardoned by President Trump, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Court documents state Moynihan sent text messages detailing plans to “eliminate” Jeffries before a New York City event. Moynihan faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat, as he was previously convicted of obstructing an official proceeding and sentenced to 21 months in prison. This arrest highlights concerns about recidivism among pardoned rioters, as this is not the first instance of a pardoned rioter facing new charges.
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In a recent CNN interview, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller claimed the U.S. has never tolerated “unlawful riotous assemblies” at federal buildings, drawing immediate criticism. Critics pointed out that the Trump administration had pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. This contradiction emerged amidst debates over the deployment of federal agents in Portland, Oregon, where local officials dispute the extent of violence compared to the administration’s claims. A federal judge, in a ruling against the Trump administration’s actions in Portland, agreed that the president had overstepped his authority.
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The Jan. 6 rioter seen in photos wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” hoodie inside the U.S. Capitol building has been arrested in Virginia on charges stemming from a dog attack. It’s almost as if the individuals who participated in the events of that day are not the upstanding citizens some might claim. This particular individual, Robert Keith Packer, is now facing serious charges after an incident involving dogs that led to injuries and hospitalization. This arrest serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of one’s actions, and also offers a further look into the lives of those who chose to participate in the January 6th insurrection.… Continue reading
Already Pardoned by Trump, Jan. 6 Rioters Push for Compensation
It’s just unbelievable, isn’t it? After everything that happened on January 6th, after the damage, the violence, the blatant attack on our democracy, some of the people involved are now demanding compensation. And not just any compensation, but financial reparations, basically asking to be paid for their actions. It’s infuriating, especially considering that many of them were already pardoned by the former President. It’s like they’re trying to rewrite history, portraying themselves as victims, while in reality, they participated in a shameful assault on our nation.
The audacity is truly breathtaking.… Continue reading
The Air Force has offered full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a rioter fatally shot during the January 6th Capitol riot, as confirmed by officials. Babbitt, an Air Force veteran who protested the 2020 election results, was shot while attempting to breach the House chamber. This decision follows advocacy from conservative groups and comes after the Justice Department and Capitol Police cleared the officer involved in her death of any wrongdoing. Despite this, Babbitt’s death has become a rallying point for right-wing groups, with her estate having recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government.
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Bodycam footage from January 6, 2021, shows Jared Wise, a former Jan. 6 defendant, berating police officers and yelling, “kill ’em.” Despite these actions, Wise is now working as a senior advisor for the Department of Justice under the Trump administration, which introduced the footage as an exhibit in Wise’s trial. Wise was not convicted due to a presidential order. This hiring decision, along with other actions like pardons and dismissals of cases, highlights the administration’s efforts to reshape the narrative of the Capitol riot, drawing criticism from those involved in the initial investigations.
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