Pam Hemphill, a woman convicted for her role in the January 6 Capitol riot, rejected a pardon from Trump, stating it would disrespect the Capitol Police and undermine the seriousness of her actions. Hemphill expressed guilt for her participation, acknowledging that her acceptance of a pardon would falsely support the narrative of a peaceful protest. She noted her recovery journey, highlighting the need to confront one's wrongdoing as part of personal growth and accountability. Other participants, like Jason Riddle, have similarly rejected pardons, linking their extremism to personal struggles such as alcoholism.
It would be a slap in the face to the Capitol Police officers, the rule of law, Hemphill said about rejecting Trump's pardon.
I pleaded guilty because I was guilty. It would help their narrative that it was a peaceful protest that day.
I went home that night and I thought about is he's right. You know, I've been sober now for 45 years working a 12 step program.
My political extremism was tied to my alcoholism. At the time, I was not recovering.
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