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Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged with Child Molestation

1/21/2026

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Andrew Johnson, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, faces February 9 trial on child molestation after a July 2025 arrest in Hernando County, Florida.
Authorities allege the molestation occurred in Hernando County and he silenced the victim with a payout.
President Donald Trump previously pardoned him after a year in prison for the Capitol riot.
The trend includes Zachary Alam for breaking and entering and Christopher Moynihan for threatening a politician.

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Andrew Johnson, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, faces February 9 trial on child molestation after a July 2025 arrest in Hernando County, Florida.
Authorities allege the molestation occurred in Hernando County and he silenced the victim with a payout.
President Donald Trump previously pardoned him after a year in prison for the Capitol riot.
The trend includes Zachary Alam for breaking and entering and Christopher Moynihan for threatening a politician.