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Trump Pardons Linked to Capitol Riot Amid Legal Criticism

11/15/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued pardons for two individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Suzanne Kaye was sentenced to 18 months for threatening FBI agents after alarming posts before a scheduled meeting.
Daniel Wilson, previously pardoned for January 6 offenses, remained incarcerated for firearms offenses tied to the riot.
A judge criticized the broad interpretation of the original pardon, stressing the need for a clear link to Capitol events.

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued pardons for two individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Suzanne Kaye was sentenced to 18 months for threatening FBI agents after alarming posts before a scheduled meeting.
Daniel Wilson, previously pardoned for January 6 offenses, remained incarcerated for firearms offenses tied to the riot.
A judge criticized the broad interpretation of the original pardon, stressing the need for a clear link to Capitol events.