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Pardoned Capitol Rioter Faces New Burglary Charges

5/21/2025

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Zachary Alam, a Virginia man once pardoned for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, has landed in hot water again, facing charges of burglary and vandalism after breaking into a Richmond-area home. His arrest highlights a disturbing pattern among pardoned rioters, as many grapple with new legal troubles. Alam's preliminary hearing is scheduled for late June.

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Zachary Alam, a Virginia man once pardoned for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, has landed in hot water again, facing charges of burglary and vandalism after breaking into a Richmond-area home. His arrest highlights a disturbing pattern among pardoned rioters, as many grapple with new legal troubles. Alam's preliminary hearing is scheduled for late June.