Trump Pardons Broaden to Cover Jan 6 Rioters’ Gun, Drug Charges
The Department of Justice has expanded the scope of President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons to encompass related gun and drug charges stemming from FBI searches conducted during the investigation. This interpretation covers cases like those against Elias Costianes and Daniel Ball, who faced separate gun charges after their arrests for involvement in the Capitol riot. Prosecutors have moved to dismiss these additional charges, citing the pardons’ applicability to offenses connected to the Jan. 6 events. This broader application of the pardons marks a significant shift from the DOJ’s initial stance.
John Q. Hosedrinker