Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies

Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies

His pardons included those who had been convicted of assaulting police officers, obstructing law enforcement, and other serious offenses, He also commuted prison sentences for key members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys militia groups.

Oath Keepers leader, 10 others charged with Seditious Conspiracy linked to Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

Oath Keepers leader, 10 others charged with ‘Seditious Conspiracy’ linked to U.S. Capitol riot

The charge of seditious conspiracy carries a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Other charges against the Oath Keepers include corruptly obstructing an official proceeding and conspiring to prevent an officer of the United States from discharging a duty