Trump Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant Rearrested on Gun Charge
Trump freed a Jan. 6 defendant charged with assaulting police. This individual, a two-time convicted felon with a history of violence, had been involved in throwing an explosive device into a Capitol tunnel filled with law enforcement officers. His release, part of a broader pardon granted by Trump, understandably sparked controversy and raised questions about the process and its implications.
The Department of Justice (DOJ), however, seemingly had a different perspective on this defendant’s freedom. Almost immediately following his release on the Jan. 6 charges, the DOJ acted swiftly and decisively. They re-arrested him. The basis for the re-arrest? A separate, unrelated felony gun charge.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker