Summary
Following Donald Trump’s election victory, supporters charged in the January 6 Capitol attack are requesting delays in their cases, hoping for pardons after his inauguration.
Attorneys for Christopher Carnell, 21, a nonviolent participant, cited Trump’s campaign promises to pardon January 6 defendants. D.C. District Judge Beryl Howell denied Carnell’s request for a delay.
Trump’s clemency promises and anticipated halting of the January 6 investigation by the Justice Department have raised hopes among defendants for relief under the new administration.
Over 1,500 individuals have been charged in connection with the Capitol assault, with many facing violent assault charges.
He had already been impeached twice you really think he was worried about getting it done a third time? Much less there being time enough for it Besides you can literally pardon people up till noon on inauguration day. He could have pardon them all on his way out the door. He certainly pardoned a bunch of his rich friends.