Capitol riot defendants are asking judges to halt their cases, saying Trump promised them pardons
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"President-elect Trump made multiple clemency promises to the January 6 defendants, particularly to those who were nonviolent participants, which raises hopes for possible pardons."
"Legal experts indicate that it is unlikely that judges would grant requests from January 6 defendants to postpone hearings in anticipation of potential pardons from the incoming administration."
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