The $30 million pardon with a $100,000 price tag

A new analysis has revaeled 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.

According to the Lawfare report, 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.

14 cases of pardoned Capitol rioters charged with sex crimes

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.

Andrew Paul Johnson's shocking case of child molestation

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.

This raises serious questions about the consequences of mass pardons , particularly regarding individuals with a history of violent or criminal behavior.

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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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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 befroe 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.