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Capitol Hill pipe-bomber case tests reach of Trump Jan. 6 pardons
politics25 days ago

Capitol Hill pipe-bomber case tests reach of Trump Jan. 6 pardons

Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on Jan. 5–6, 2021, is asking a judge to dismiss the charges by arguing that President Trump’s sweeping Jan. 6 pardons should apply to him. The defense contends the pardons cover offenses related to the events at or near the Capitol, though it’s unclear if they extend to Cole’s alleged conduct. The case highlights ongoing debates about how broadly the pardons reach, amid similar questions in other rioter cases with varied outcomes.

via CBS News|
#brian-cole-jr#criminal-charges#jan-6
Defense argues Trump Jan. 6 pardon should cover pipe-bomb suspect near Capitol
politics25 days ago

Defense argues Trump Jan. 6 pardon should cover pipe-bomb suspect near Capitol

Lawyers for Brian Cole, charged with transporting an explosive device near the Capitol complex on Jan. 5–6, 2021, contend that Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardon should cover him, arguing his conduct was tied to the events at the Capitol and that the devices did not explode or injure anyone; they compare his case to others who were pardoned or had sentences commuted, while the White House has not commented and Cole remains detained awaiting trial.

via NBC News|
#dc#federal-court#jan6
Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant to face Florida child-molestation trial
politics2 months ago

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant to face Florida child-molestation trial

Andrew Johnson, a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Trump, is slated to stand trial in Florida on child-molestation charges, accused of abusing a minor over months and attempting to silence the victim with a payout; he previously pled guilty in the Jan. 6 case and was sentenced to a year in prison before being pardoned, now facing new charges with a Feb. 9 trial date.

via CBS News|
#child-molestation#florida#jan-6
Trump’s growing clemency push includes a double pardon and sweeping grants
politics2 months ago

Trump’s growing clemency push includes a double pardon and sweeping grants

Trump has dramatically expanded federal clemency in his second term, issuing a large number of pardons and commutations—including a second pardon for Adriana Camberos in a separate case—and rolling out a sweeping set of pardons tied to January 6 and other political allies. His pace far exceeds that of Biden or Obama, aided by a dedicated pardon czar, Alice Marie Johnson. The clemency power applies only to federal charges, with pardons erasing convictions and commutations reducing sentences.

via CNN|
#adriana-camberos#alice-marie-johnson#clemency
Trump to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor in bribery case
politics2 months ago

Trump to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor in bribery case

President Trump plans to pardon Wanda Vázquez Garced, the former Puerto Rico governor who pleaded guilty in a federal public-corruption case, along with co-defendants Julio Herrera-Velutini and Mark Rossini. The trio pleaded to lesser charges after a late-stage deal, with defense attorney Chris Kise helping broker the agreement. Trump has argued the investigation was politically motivated and has previously pardoned other defendants prosecuted by the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section, which has been largely dismantled.

via CBS News|
#corruption#pardons#politics
Debate and Reflection Five Years After Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
us-politics3 months ago

Debate and Reflection Five Years After Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Five years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, officers who defended the building are still grappling with injuries, trauma, and efforts to downplay the violence, especially after President Trump pardoned many rioters, including those who injured officers. The officers face challenges in public perception and political narratives, but have also seen improvements in police support and safety measures.

via PBS|
#capitol-attack#jan-6-violence#pardons
Trump Claims to Nullify Biden's Autopen-Signed Documents and Pardons
politics4 months ago

Trump Claims to Nullify Biden's Autopen-Signed Documents and Pardons

President Trump claimed that Biden's autopen-signed measures are invalid and could nullify his actions, but legal experts state that a president cannot rescind a predecessor's decisions through this method. Trump has criticized Biden's use of autopen, which Biden confirmed he used for late-stage pardons, but there is no legal basis for Trump's claims. The White House has not responded to whether Trump plans legal action.

via Axios|
#autopen#biden#legal
Analyzing Trump's Pardons: Political, Financial, and Precedent-Setting Implications
politics5 months ago

Analyzing Trump's Pardons: Political, Financial, and Precedent-Setting Implications

President Trump issued nearly 80 pardons to individuals involved in the 2020 election and other legal cases, including notable donors and allies such as Rudy Giuliani, George Santos, and Binance founder CZ Zhao, with some recipients having contributed significant political donations, and others benefiting from pardons related to financial or legal controversies.

via Forbes|
#2020-election#donors#legal-issues