Originally posted by Adam_PoE
On his first day in office, Donald Trump granted clemency to every person charged or convicted for their role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, even those convicted of violently assaulting police officers.But Trump's pardons and commutations for people he has called "patriots" did not wipe away dozens of defendants' extensive criminal records or any other criminal charges they may be facing, including manslaughter, rape, sexual abuse of a minor, production of child sexual abuse material, domestic violence, and drug trafficking:
[list][*][b]Matthew Huttle
was recently shot and killed by law enforcement in Indiana during a traffic stop just days after receiving a pardon for his role in the Capitol riot.Huttle had an extensive criminal history that demonstrated a pattern and practice of disrespecting and disobeying the rule of law, which is consistent with his actions on January 6, 2021.
In one incident, Huttle spanked his 3-year-old son so hard that he left bruises all over the child's backside and neck, and the child had such extreme pain that he could not sit properly for a week. Huttle was sentenced to 2.5 years of imprisonment for the incident.
Huttle also had repeated arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol, and after January 6, Huttle continued to rack up state charges in Indiana for driving offenses.
Less than a week after he received a pardon from Trump, Huttle was fatally shot in an altercation with a sheriff's deputy, according to Indiana State Police.
[*]Theodore Middendorf was accused by Illinois prosecutors of "Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child." Prosecutors said in a court filing that Middendorf "committed an act of sexual penetration." Indiana state records indicate that Middendorf's victim was 7 years old.
Middendorf entered a guilty plea in that case in May 2024 and was sentenced to 19 years in prison. He is currently registered as a sex offender in the state and remains in custody on those charges.
[*]Peter Schwartz had a jaw-dropping criminal history of 38 prior convictions going back to 1991 when he assaulted police officers with pepper spray on Januar 6.
When prosecutors made their sentencing recommendations to the judge, they described a 1994 disorderly conduct case for throwing a "lit cigarette at a victim" and striking her "in her eyes"; a 2004 case for assault with a deadly weapon; a 2019 case for "terroristic threats" for threatening police while under arrest for domestic assault; and a 2020 case of assaulting his wife "including by biting her on the forehead and punching her multiple times."
[*]David Daniel of Mint Hill, NC is charged with "Production of Child Pornography" and "Possession of Child Pornography," which "involved a prepubescent minor" and a child under 12 years old.
"The government's forecast of evidence is compelling and suggests Defendant engaged in sexual acts with two young girls in his own family," Magistrate Judge David Keesler wrote of the case against Daniel. "It is also alleged he took and kept photos of the genitalia of the victims.
Danie's ex-wife who is the mother of one of the victims appeared in court to request that Defendant not be released.
[*]Daniel Ball of Florida threw an explosive device that detonated upon at least 25 officers during the Capitol riot and also forcefully shoved police trying to protect the building.
According to charging documents, Ball had a criminal record before his arrest for January 6, including for "Domestic Violence Battery by Strangulation," "Resisting Law Enforcement with Violence," and "Battery on Law Enforcement Officer."
When federal agents arrested Ball on the January 6 charges, they discovered that he was also in possession of a gun and ammunition, which was illegal given his criminal history, according to prosecutors.
In addition to the January 6 charges, a grand jury in Florida handed down a separate indictment against Ball in August 2024 for "Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Convicted Felon."
[*]Andrew Taake of Texas pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers with bear spray and a metal whip on January 6, and was sentenced to six years in prison. He also had a prior criminal case that remains unresolved.
The Harris County District Attorney in Texas has said that Taake is wanted on 2016 charges of soliciting a minor online. "We are already in the process of tracking Taake down," District Attorney Sean Teare said in a statement.
Taake sent sexually explicit messages to someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but was—in fact—an undercover law enforcement officer.
[*]Kasey Hopkins has a lengthy and troubling criminal history including a 2002 conviction for "forcible rape," which resulted in a seven-year prison sentence.
"The defendant had forcible intercourse with the victim, choked her to the point of impairing her vision, banged her head into a wall, and urinated into the victim's mouth to humiliate her," prosecutors state in arguments over sentencing. "When the victim attempted to flee—naked—the defendant caught up to her and threw her down."
Prosecutors state that Hopkins also had other prior convictions for "assault on a law enforcement officer," "operating a motor vehicle without a license," and "possession of a controlled substance."
Prior to the January 6 riot, he discussed the possibility of a "Civil War" and forming a group called "Proud Felons for Trump."
[*]Edward Richmond Jr. was serving in the U.S. Army when he was convicted of manslaughter after shooting a hand-cuffed Iraqi cow herder in the head with his rifle. For the manslaughter conviction, Richmond was sentenced to three years of military confinement and dishonorably discharged.
Richmond's criminal record also include convictions for resisting officers, and driving under the influence, as well as an arrest for domestic abuse.
[*]Jonathan Gennaro Mellis had a previous felony criminal conviction for drug trafficking—conspiracy to manufacture or sell methamphetamine—which resulted in a 20-year prison sentence. He also had a history of arrests, including for domestic assault.
[*]Benjamin Martin pled to obstruction of a public officer in 2003, a 2016 battery charge where he repeatedly struck his 14-year-old daughter, and a 2018 battery charge where Martin choked his girlfriend and dragged her back into the house after she tried to flee.
Martin was on supervision from his prior conviction when he took part in the January 6 riot.
Because of his criminal record, Martin was prohibited from owning guns. When FBI agents arrested Martin in connection with his January 6 case, they found "eight firearms, including an AR‑15‑style rifle, multiple high-capacity magazines for the AR-15, and more than 500 rounds of ammunition."
Martin contended that the firearms belonged to his fiancée and father-in-law. He was separately tried and convicted in California of "Possession of Firearm and Ammunition by Person with Conviction for Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence," a felony.
He continues to deny all wrongdoing.
[*]Edward Hemenway has a serious criminal history, dating back to 2004. In 2006, Hemenway pleaded guilty to "Sexual Battery and Criminal Confinement" and was initially sentenced to three years in prison. His probation was revoked, however, and he was re-sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.[/list]
Trump has defended his decision to give pardons and commutations to all of the defendants charged in connection with the violent January 6 attack, saying they were "excessive," while overlooking the role that the defendants' prior criminal records played in their sentencing. [/B]
Pedos, the lot of them
J6 Rioter Argues Pardon Covers Child Porn Charges
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
On his first day in office, Donald Trump granted clemency to every person charged or convicted for their role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, even those convicted of violently assaulting police officers.But Trump's pardons and commutations for people he has called "patriots" did not wipe away dozens of defendants' extensive criminal records or any other criminal charges they may be facing, including manslaughter, rape, sexual abuse of a minor, production of child sexual abuse material, domestic violence, and drug trafficking:
[list][*][b]Matthew Huttle
was recently shot and killed by law enforcement in Indiana during a traffic stop just days after receiving a pardon for his role in the Capitol riot.Huttle had an extensive criminal history that demonstrated a pattern and practice of disrespecting and disobeying the rule of law, which is consistent with his actions on January 6, 2021.
In one incident, Huttle spanked his 3-year-old son so hard that he left bruises all over the child's backside and neck, and the child had such extreme pain that he could not sit properly for a week. Huttle was sentenced to 2.5 years of imprisonment for the incident.
Huttle also had repeated arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol, and after January 6, Huttle continued to rack up state charges in Indiana for driving offenses.
Less than a week after he received a pardon from Trump, Huttle was fatally shot in an altercation with a sheriff's deputy, according to Indiana State Police.
[*]Theodore Middendorf was accused by Illinois prosecutors of "Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child." Prosecutors said in a court filing that Middendorf "committed an act of sexual penetration." Indiana state records indicate that Middendorf's victim was 7 years old.
Middendorf entered a guilty plea in that case in May 2024 and was sentenced to 19 years in prison. He is currently registered as a sex offender in the state and remains in custody on those charges.
[*]Peter Schwartz had a jaw-dropping criminal history of 38 prior convictions going back to 1991 when he assaulted police officers with pepper spray on Januar 6.
When prosecutors made their sentencing recommendations to the judge, they described a 1994 disorderly conduct case for throwing a "lit cigarette at a victim" and striking her "in her eyes"; a 2004 case for assault with a deadly weapon; a 2019 case for "terroristic threats" for threatening police while under arrest for domestic assault; and a 2020 case of assaulting his wife "including by biting her on the forehead and punching her multiple times."
[*]David Daniel of Mint Hill, NC is charged with "Production of Child Pornography" and "Possession of Child Pornography," which "involved a prepubescent minor" and a child under 12 years old.
"The government's forecast of evidence is compelling and suggests Defendant engaged in sexual acts with two young girls in his own family," Magistrate Judge David Keesler wrote of the case against Daniel. "It is also alleged he took and kept photos of the genitalia of the victims.
Danie's ex-wife who is the mother of one of the victims appeared in court to request that Defendant not be released.
[*]Daniel Ball of Florida threw an explosive device that detonated upon at least 25 officers during the Capitol riot and also forcefully shoved police trying to protect the building.
According to charging documents, Ball had a criminal record before his arrest for January 6, including for "Domestic Violence Battery by Strangulation," "Resisting Law Enforcement with Violence," and "Battery on Law Enforcement Officer."
When federal agents arrested Ball on the January 6 charges, they discovered that he was also in possession of a gun and ammunition, which was illegal given his criminal history, according to prosecutors.
In addition to the January 6 charges, a grand jury in Florida handed down a separate indictment against Ball in August 2024 for "Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Convicted Felon."
[*]Andrew Taake of Texas pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers with bear spray and a metal whip on January 6, and was sentenced to six years in prison. He also had a prior criminal case that remains unresolved.
The Harris County District Attorney in Texas has said that Taake is wanted on 2016 charges of soliciting a minor online. "We are already in the process of tracking Taake down," District Attorney Sean Teare said in a statement.
Taake sent sexually explicit messages to someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but was—in fact—an undercover law enforcement officer.
[*]Kasey Hopkins has a lengthy and troubling criminal history including a 2002 conviction for "forcible rape," which resulted in a seven-year prison sentence.
"The defendant had forcible intercourse with the victim, choked her to the point of impairing her vision, banged her head into a wall, and urinated into the victim's mouth to humiliate her," prosecutors state in arguments over sentencing. "When the victim attempted to flee—naked—the defendant caught up to her and threw her down."
Prosecutors state that Hopkins also had other prior convictions for "assault on a law enforcement officer," "operating a motor vehicle without a license," and "possession of a controlled substance."
Prior to the January 6 riot, he discussed the possibility of a "Civil War" and forming a group called "Proud Felons for Trump."
[*]Edward Richmond Jr. was serving in the U.S. Army when he was convicted of manslaughter after shooting a hand-cuffed Iraqi cow herder in the head with his rifle. For the manslaughter conviction, Richmond was sentenced to three years of military confinement and dishonorably discharged.
Richmond's criminal record also include convictions for resisting officers, and driving under the influence, as well as an arrest for domestic abuse.
[*]Jonathan Gennaro Mellis had a previous felony criminal conviction for drug trafficking—conspiracy to manufacture or sell methamphetamine—which resulted in a 20-year prison sentence. He also had a history of arrests, including for domestic assault.
[*]Benjamin Martin pled to obstruction of a public officer in 2003, a 2016 battery charge where he repeatedly struck his 14-year-old daughter, and a 2018 battery charge where Martin choked his girlfriend and dragged her back into the house after she tried to flee.
Martin was on supervision from his prior conviction when he took part in the January 6 riot.
Because of his criminal record, Martin was prohibited from owning guns. When FBI agents arrested Martin in connection with his January 6 case, they found "eight firearms, including an AR‑15‑style rifle, multiple high-capacity magazines for the AR-15, and more than 500 rounds of ammunition."
Martin contended that the firearms belonged to his fiancée and father-in-law. He was separately tried and convicted in California of "Possession of Firearm and Ammunition by Person with Conviction for Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence," a felony.
He continues to deny all wrongdoing.
[*]Edward Hemenway has a serious criminal history, dating back to 2004. In 2006, Hemenway pleaded guilty to "Sexual Battery and Criminal Confinement" and was initially sentenced to three years in prison. His probation was revoked, however, and he was re-sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.[/list]
Trump has defended his decision to give pardons and commutations to all of the defendants charged in connection with the violent January 6 attack, saying they were "excessive," while overlooking the role that the defendants' prior criminal records played in their sentencing. [/B]
A Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Donald Trump for his participation in the Januar 6, 2021 insurrection is asking the court to drop unrelated child pornography charges against him.
In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, David Daniel argued that the pardon "requires dismissal" of his charges related to possession of child pornography and firearms.
Daniel—through his attorneys William Terpening and Connor Reid—said authorities "allegedly observed images of a nude minor female, drug paraphernalia, and firearms" when they executed a search warrant linked to his participation in the Capitol riot.
Rioter Who Helped Babbitt Smash Capitol Door Arrested for Felony Breaking & Entering
A Virginia man has been charged with felony burglary after being pardoned for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot, which included smashing the door panel that rioter Ashli Babbitt tried to breach before police shot her.
Zachary Jordan Alam, 33, of Centreville was arrested May 9th in a neighborhood outside of Richmond, Henrico County police said in a statement.
Officers had responded to a call of breaking and entering, where the homeowner said an unknown man came in through a back door, police said.
Alam was sentenced to eight years in prison in November.
The federal judge who handed down the punishment described Alam as one of the most violent and aggressive rioters. He helped other rioters scale barriers outside the Capitol before entering the building through a broken window.
Alam screamed obscenities at police, tried to kick in a hallway door, and joined other rioters in trying to breach doors leading to the House chamber, but the entrances were barricaded with furniture.
Pardoned Rioter Convicted on Child Porn Charges
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
A man already under arrest for his actions during the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has now been indicted on child porn charges.The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California announced on Tuesday that a federal grand jury has indicted 36-year-old Kyle Travis Colton for receiving child pornography.
Court documents show that Colton received the pornography between July 2022 and December 2023. Colton was previously arrested on December 15, 2023 on numerous charges relating to the Capitol riot.
A Sacramento County man, who was convicted for his actions during the January 6, 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol and later pardoned by Donald Trump, was convicted on Tuesday of possessing child pornography.
After a one‑day trial, a jury in federal court found Kyle Travis Colton, 37, of Citrus Heights guilty of one count of receiving child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento announced in a news release.
Federal prosecutors said investigators searched Colton's home and found his laptop with "copious images and videos depicting the graphic sexual abuse of young children."
In the trial, evidence presented to the jury showed Colton downloaded the child porn from July 2022 through December 2023. A court document, however, reveals that that Colton was collecting child porn as far back as 2010, including while he was a school teacher overseas.
Re: Pardoned Rioter Convicted on Child Porn Charges
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
A Sacramento County man, who was convicted for his actions during the January 6, 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol and later pardoned by Donald Trump, was convicted on Tuesday of possessing child pornography.After a one‑day trial, a jury in federal court found Kyle Travis Colton, 37, of Citrus Heights guilty of one count of receiving child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento announced in a news release.
Federal prosecutors said investigators searched Colton's home and found his laptop with "copious images and videos depicting the graphic sexual abuse of young children."
In the trial, evidence presented to the jury showed Colton downloaded the child porn from July 2022 through December 2023. A court document, however, reveals that that Colton was collecting child porn as far back as 2010, including while he was a school teacher overseas.
Trump protects his #MAGA pedos.