Justice Dept. Takes Broad View of Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons
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Justice Dept. Takes Broad View of Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons
"Federal prosecutors declared that Jeremy Brown's illegal possession charges were related to the Jan. 6 attack, possibly making him eligible for a presidential clemency that could lead to freedom."
"The Justice Department believes that separate criminal cases arising from Jan. 6 should also be covered by President Trump’s sweeping clemency for those charged with Capitol attack-related offenses."
The case of Jeremy Brown, a former Special Forces soldier sentenced for illegally possessing weapons and classified materials, has taken a significant turn as federal prosecutors linked his charges to the January 6 Capitol attack. Following a presidential clemency proclamation by Donald Trump, which pardoned many individuals charged in the January 6 incident, Brown's conviction may also be wiped out. This stance reflects a broader Justice Department perspective regarding how January 6-related prosecutions could be affected by this clemency, echoing similar sentiments in other cases, such as that of Daniel Edwin Wilson.
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