Andrew Taake, a participant in the January 6 Capitol attack, was pardoned by Donald Trump but now confronts an unresolved solicitation charge involving a minor. After assaulting police with bear spray and a metal whip, he was sentenced to years in prison but released on Trump's inauguration day. His legal troubles are exacerbated by a 2016 charge for soliciting someone he believed was underage, which could lead to significant prison time. This case highlights complexities surrounding legal accountability post-pardon for Capitol rioters.
"Andrew Taake, who assaulted police during the January 6 Capitol attack, grapples with an unresolved solicitation charge involving a minor, complicating his legal situation."
"Despite being pardoned for his actions on January 6 by Trump, Taake faces ongoing legal difficulties stemming from a prior solicitation case that remains unresolved."
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