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Georgia Court Denies Trump Pardon for Insurrectionist Lawyer

2/16/2026

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William McCall Calhoun, Jr. was sentenced to 18 months in prison for misdemeanors and one felony later vacated.
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardons, saying Calhoun’s insurrection actions disqualified him from practicing law.
Calhoun’s social media posts showed intent to participate in the violent takeover.
The ruling signals a Republican-led court taking a firm stance against MAGA-associated law-breaking.

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William McCall Calhoun, Jr. was sentenced to 18 months in prison for misdemeanors and one felony later vacated.
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardons, saying Calhoun’s insurrection actions disqualified him from practicing law.
Calhoun’s social media posts showed intent to participate in the violent takeover.
The ruling signals a Republican-led court taking a firm stance against MAGA-associated law-breaking.