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Trump Pardoned Rioter Arrested for Child Molestation

11/19/2025

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Andrew Paul Johnson, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in January 6 riot, was arrested in Florida on child molestation charges.
He allegedly attempted to silence a victim with a payout related to the riot, and Trump granted a second pardon to Daniel Edwin Wilson.
Investigation began after a mother found inappropriate messages on Discord, and authorities say abuse occurred three times from April to October 2024.

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Andrew Paul Johnson, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in January 6 riot, was arrested in Florida on child molestation charges.
He allegedly attempted to silence a victim with a payout related to the riot, and Trump granted a second pardon to Daniel Edwin Wilson.
Investigation began after a mother found inappropriate messages on Discord, and authorities say abuse occurred three times from April to October 2024.