On Monday, President Trump granted clemency to nearly 1,600 individuals charged with crimes related to the January 6 Capitol attack. He issued pardons to over 1,550 individuals, mostly for charges ranging from trespassing to assaults on police officers. Additionally, he commuted the sentences of 14 members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, reducing their sentences significantly. Trump also directed the Justice Department to dismiss remaining charges against these defendants, allowing for the possibility of their release from prison as early as the same night.
President Trump granted clemency to nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants, issuing pardons to over 1,550 and commuting sentences of 14 members of far-right groups.
The pardons encompass a range of charges, including nonviolent offenses, while the commuted sentences drastically reduce lengthy prison terms for sedition convictions.
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