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Trump's Pardoned Rioter Charged with Bribing Child Victim

11/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardons of criminals drew backlash, highlighted by Andrew Paul Johnson, a Jan. 6 rioter.
Johnson, who breached the Capitol, was arrested in Florida on charges including lewd molestation of minors.
After his pardon, he allegedly tried to bribe an 11-year-old boy to stay silent, claiming he would include the child in his will.
Johnson is scheduled to appear in court on December 10 for these charges.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardons of criminals drew backlash, highlighted by Andrew Paul Johnson, a Jan. 6 rioter.
Johnson, who breached the Capitol, was arrested in Florida on charges including lewd molestation of minors.
After his pardon, he allegedly tried to bribe an 11-year-old boy to stay silent, claiming he would include the child in his will.
Johnson is scheduled to appear in court on December 10 for these charges.