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Justice Department Reviews Pardon Requests for Jan. 6 Defendants

5/29/2025

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Ed Martin, the Justice Department's pardon attorney, is currently evaluating pardon requests from Jan. 6 defendants, notably Stewart Rhodes, who was found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Rhodes' attorney submitted 11 applications, including those from Proud Boys members. While Martin will pass these on to White House pardon czar Alice Johnson, he cannot promise any pardons will be approved.

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Ed Martin, the Justice Department's pardon attorney, is currently evaluating pardon requests from Jan. 6 defendants, notably Stewart Rhodes, who was found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Rhodes' attorney submitted 11 applications, including those from Proud Boys members. While Martin will pass these on to White House pardon czar Alice Johnson, he cannot promise any pardons will be approved.