President Trump Grants Mass Pardon To 1,500 Capitol Rioters

President Donald Trump has issued full pardons to more than 1,500 individuals convicted of their involvement in the January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol. The unprecedented decision, announced on the day of his presidential transfer of power, also includes the immediate release of those awaiting trial. The pardons, granted during a White House signing ceremony, were described by President Trump as “full pardons” aimed at “those who were taken hostage.” Among the beneficiaries is Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys, who received a 22-year prison sentence for directing a coordinated assault on the Capitol.

Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, were both convicted of seditious conspiracy. Rhodes’ 18-year prison sentence was commuted to time served by President Trump. In a speech prior to the signing ceremony, President Trump had repeatedly pledged to pardon those who took part in the Capitol attack, labeling them “patriots” and “political prisoners.” The former president’s decision to issue pardons for the rioters has been met with widespread outrage, particularly from those who suffered during the chaotic events.

Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, were both convicted of seditious conspiracy. Rhodes’ 18-year prison sentence was commuted to time served by President Trump. In a speech prior to the signing ceremony, President Trump had repeatedly pledged to pardon those who took part in the Capitol attack, labeling them “patriots” and “political prisoners.” The former president’s decision to issue pardons for the rioters has been met with widespread outrage, particularly from those who suffered during the chaotic events.

More than 140 police officers were left injured in the clashes with individuals wielding makeshift weapons, including flagpoles, baseball bats, and Tasers. Former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned the pardons, stating that they were “an outrageous insult to our justice system and the heroes who suffered physical scars and emotional trauma as they protected the Capitol.”

source: reportafrique.com

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