David Johnston, a licensed attorney, illegally entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters. More than five years later, he offers assistance to fellow “J6ers” seeking payouts from a nearly $1.8 billion fund for people claiming a weaponized government. His fee is 10% of any award, capped at $5,000 per person. Hundreds of Trump loyalists pleaded guilty to storming the Capitol and were later pardoned by Trump, aiming to benefit from the $1.776 billion settlement fund. Critics argue the fund could whitewash the day and reward loyal followers, while an application process has not been established and a judge has frozen the fund’s formation temporarily. Jason Riddle, a New Hampshire military veteran sentenced to 90 days after pleading guilty, rejected a pardon and called compensation “ridiculous.”
"He'll do it for a 10% cut of any award, capped at $5,000 apiece."
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