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Judge Denies January 6 Filmmaker's Earnings Despite Trump Pardon

5/21/2025

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John Sullivan, who profited $63,000 from selling footage of the January 6 attack, faces a setback as U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled he cannot reclaim his earnings, even with Donald Trump's pardon. This decision could set a precedent for other defendants from that day seeking restitution, highlighting the complexities of financial consequences in the wake of political events.

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John Sullivan, who profited $63,000 from selling footage of the January 6 attack, faces a setback as U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled he cannot reclaim his earnings, even with Donald Trump's pardon. This decision could set a precedent for other defendants from that day seeking restitution, highlighting the complexities of financial consequences in the wake of political events.