DOJ moves to vacate convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers from Jan. 6

ABC News
April 14, 2026
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The DOJ is seeking to vacate convictions for some Proud Boys and Oath Keepers involved in January 6.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to vacate the convictions of some individuals identified as Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who were involved in the events of January 6. This request specifically targets those whose convictions were not encompassed by President Donald Trump's broad Day 1 clemency grants. The DOJ's action indicates a review or re-evaluation of certain Jan. 6-related cases, potentially altering legal outcomes for these groups. This move could lead to the release or retrial of these individuals, impacting the legal landscape for those convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol incident.

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The Department of Justice is requesting to vacate convictions for certain individuals from January 6.

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