A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse

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by Tom Dreisbach
March 5, 2026
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A Jan. 6 rioter, pardoned by Trump, was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

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A Jan. 6 Capitol rioter, previously pardoned by President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse in Florida. Andrew Paul Johnson received the sentence following his conviction on charges unrelated to the January 6, 2021 events. This case highlights a broader trend, with dozens of pardoned Capitol rioters reportedly facing new legal issues since their pardons. The development raises questions about the implications of presidential pardons for individuals subsequently involved in serious criminal offenses.

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