A new Lawfare analysis reveals that at least 97 people pardoned by Trump for the Capitol riot have been charged with other crimes, including sex offenses, domestic violence, and plots to assassinate officials.
A new analysis has revealed that nearly 100 individuals who received mass pardons from former President Donald Trump for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot have since been charged with other crimes, including serious offenses like grand larceny, fraud, child sexual abuse, and plots to assassinate law enforcement officials and politicians.
The study, published Thursday by Lawfare associate editor Katherine Pompilio, examined the criminal records of over 1,500 people who were pardoned by Trump just before he left office. It found that at least 97 of these pardoned supporters have faced new charges, with many being accused of crimes that occurred after their release from custody. This suggests that Trump's clemency may have inadvertently facilitated further criminal behavior, according to the analysis.
The Lawfare report documents 14 instances of pardoned Capitol rioters being charged with sex crimes or crimes related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), while at least six have been charged with domestic violence. Other crimes include public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, and property damage. Notably, at least five of the repeat offenders committed crimes after being freed from prison as a result of the pardon.
One of the most shocking cases is that of Andrew Paul Johnson, who was initially jailed for his role in the riot but was released after receiving the pardon. He was later sentenced to life in prison for child molestation, with the criminal conduct occurring both before and after the pardon.
Similarly, Zachary Alam was convicted of felony grand larceny just months after being pardoned, and Ryan Nichols was arrested last month for allegedly threatening a person with a gun in a church parking lot. This analysis more than doubles a previous study by the New York Times, which found at least 40 defendants faced other charges, with 12 occurring after the pardon. The Lawfare study identified 19 criminal cases that took place after clemency.
The findings raise serious questions about the consequences of mass pardons, particularly regarding individuals with a history of violent or criminal behavior. The report highlights the potential for such clemency to enable further crimes, undermining public safety. As the legal system continues to grapple with the fallout from January 6, these statistics underscore the ongoing risks posed by some of those who were given a second chance through presidential pardon
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